Missouri Navy among dead in Kabul airport attack

KABUL, Afghanistan (KY3) – A U.S. Navy in Missouri was among more than a dozen U.S. service members killed in a deadly bombing Thursday at Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

Lance Chief Jared Schmitz of St. Louis County Charles, died in the attack, according to a Facebook post by Missouri State Representative Nick Schroer.

Representative Schroer issued the following statement:

“Pray today for Major Corporal Jared Schmitz, who yesterday paid the final sacrifice in the service of our nation. This young sailor was from St. Charles County and is a true American hero. Keep your family in your prayers today.

Thank you for your young service! God bless you and your family, Marine. ”

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says he spoke with Schmitz’s family and offered condolences. He issued the following statement via Twitter:

Today I spoke with the family of Major Corporal Jared Schmitz, of Wentzville, Missouri, a sailor who lost his life yesterday in the Kabul attacks, while proudly serving that nation. I promised his family that his service and legacy will not be forgotten

– Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) August 27, 2021

U.S. and Afghan officials say Thursday’s attack outside Kabul airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops. Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans approaching Kabul airport.

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