Steil Rededicates Global War on Terror "Wall of the Fallen" Memorial
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration yesterday led the rededication of the Global War on Terror "Wall of the Fallen" Memorial inside the U.S. Capitol.
Click here or the image above to watch Steil’s remarks at the unveiling
The memorial honors the brave men and women who gave their lives to defend freedom during operations collectively known as the Global War on Terror. The refreshed memorial, which displays the names of 7,054 fallen U.S. servicemembers, including 129 Wisconsin servicemembers and 12 individuals from Racine, Kenosha, and Rock County were immortalized on Capitol grounds. The memorial will serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifice brave Americans made and will act as a place of solace for all Capitol visitors.
"Our brave men and women deserve to be honored and remembered for their great sacrifice - this memorial will ensure that is the case," said Steil. "The memorial honors Wisconsin servicemembers alongside all the Americans who gave their lives for freedom."
NOTE: Steil has led the committee in working collaboratively with the Department of Defense to receive a list of American servicemembers, their branches of service, and rankings, to honor their sacrifice in service to the U.S.
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