SB 244: Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
The bill designates August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day" to honor the memories of 16 US military members who lost their lives during an attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2021. These individuals were part of the US Armed Forces who tragically lost their lives while supporting Operation Allies Refuge. The day is meant to serve as a reminder of their sacrifices and to pay tribute to their service and bravery.
| Jun. 30, 2026 | Effective |
| Mar. 31, 2026 | Signed By The Governor |
| Mar. 26, 2026 | Sent To The Governor |
| Mar. 25, 2026 | Concurred in House amendments |
| Mar. 04, 2026 | Passed |
ANACT
To enact section 5.63 of the Revised Code to designate August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day."
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio:
Section 1. That section 5.63 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 5.63. The twenty-sixth day of August is designated as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day" to honor hospital corpsman third class Maxton W. Soviak, United States Navy, of Berlin Heights, Ohio; lance corporal David L. Espinoza, United States Marine Corps, of Rio Bravo, Texas; sergeant Nicole L. Gee, United States Marine Corps, of Roseville, California; staff sergeant Darin T. Hoover, United States Marine Corps, of Salt Lake City, Utah; staff sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, United States Army, of Corryton, Tennessee; corporal Hunter Lopez, United States Marine Corps, of Indio, California; lance corporal Rylee J. McCollum, United States Marine Corps, of Jackson, Wyoming; corporal Dylan R. Merola, United States Marine Corps, of Rancho Cucamonga, California; lance corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, United States Marine Corps, of Norco, California; sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo, United States Marine Corps, of Lawrence, Massachusetts; corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, United States Marine Corps, of Logansport, Indiana; corporal Jared M. Schmitz, United States Marine Corps, of Saint Charles, Missouri; and corporal Daegan W. Page, United States Marine Corps, of Omaha, Nebraska: members of the United States Armed Forces who tragically lost their lives during an attack at the Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, while supporting operation allies refuge in 2021.
Passed _______________, 20______
Approved _______________, 20______
The section numbering of law of a general and permanent nature is complete and in conformity with the Revised Code.
Director, Legislative Service Commission.
Filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio, on the _________ day of _______________, A. D. 20______.
Secretary of State.
File No. ___________ Effective Date ___________