INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb offered a statement regarding the deaths of 13 U.S. military members killed on Thursday in Kabul, Afghanistan.

“Indiana grieves alongside the world on the loss of the 13 U.S. service members who put their lives on the line to protect our country. I would ask that every Hoosier keep their families and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers. As a country and as a state we need to be unified in honoring and paying our respects to the ones who paid the ultimate price. Janet and I will do our part to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”

Indiana grieves alongside the world on the loss of the 13 U.S. service members who put their lives on the line to protect our country. I would ask that every Hoosier keep their families and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers.

— Governor Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) August 27, 2021