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New Location: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney to Host Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Afghanistan Service Members

October 4, 2021

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today announced she will host the community at Griffiss Business Park in a candlelight vigil in honor of our fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan. This includes those who served in Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions, as well as the 13 service members who were tragically killed evacuating American citizens and Afghan partners last month. All members of our community are invited to attend this event and honor a fallen service member.  

Who: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney
What: Candlelight Vigil honoring fallen service members in Afghanistan as well as others who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation
When: Monday, October 4, 2021, at 6:30
Where: Griffiss Business Park at 394 Hanger Road, Rome, NY 13441

To RSVP for the event or to dedicate a candle in honor of a fallen hero, please go to tenney.house.gov/vigil and complete the form. Attendees can select to honor a specific service member who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation. 

***Media is welcomed to attend and cover the event***

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