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The Pentagon released the names of the other two soldiers who were killed in Kuwait. READ MORE: Second Iowa soldier among the US service members killedOne of the soldiers was Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien of Waukee, Iowa.On Tuesday, the Department of War identified another Iowa soldier, Sgt. Declan Coady, among those who were killed in the Iranian strike. Following Wednesday’s announcement from the Pentagon, Iowa leaders shared their condolences and prayers.Gov. Kim Reynold said the two soldiers paid the “ultimate sacrifice to secure freedom and peace.”“Our hearts are broken by the deaths of Major Jeffrey O’Brien and Sergeant Declan Coady, two brave Iowa soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice to secure freedom and peace,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. “On behalf of a grateful state, Kevin and I offer our prayers and condolences for their families, and we ask all Iowans to stand united in support of our fallen soldiers and those who loved them.” Rep. Zach Nunn called this a “devastating time.””Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien gave decades of his life to defending America. He represented the very best of the service. We honor him and his family, and I ask Iowa to join Kelly and me in lifting the O’Brien and Coady families up in prayer at this devastating time.”Rep. Ashley Hinson said her “heart is so heavy for the family, friends, and fellow servicemembers.”Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said O’Brien’s “sacrifice will never be forgotten.”Rep. Randy Feenstra called the news “a tragic loss.”Sen. Chuck Grassley said O’Brien’s heroism “will be remembered.”Sen. Joni Ernst said the U.S. “owes them an incredible debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.”“I’m mourning alongside our entire nation after the loss of the six heroes from Des Moines’ 103rdSustainment Command who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courageous decision to answer the call to serve and put our nation before themselves is one that will never be forgotten.“These soldiers engaged in the most noble mission: protecting their fellow Americans and keeping our homeland secure. Our nation owes them an incredible debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.“My heart is breaking for their family members, loved ones, and our 103rd Sustainment Command family. Nowhere is their sacrifice felt more deeply than in Iowa, where we are especially grieving the loss of Sgt. Declan J. Coady from West Des Moines and Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien from Indianola.”“Please join me in praying for the safety and protection of all those serving in the Middle East and around the world. As they continue courageously carrying out their mission to ensure we never lose another American to Iran-backed terror, they are ensuring the sacrifice made by their brothers and sister in uniform was not and will never be in vain.”Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The Pentagon released the names of the other two soldiers who were killed in Kuwait.
READ MORE: Second Iowa soldier among the US service members killed
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One of the soldiers was Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien of Waukee, Iowa.
On Tuesday, the Department of War identified another Iowa soldier, Sgt. Declan Coady, among those who were killed in the Iranian strike.
Following Wednesday’s announcement from the Pentagon, Iowa leaders shared their condolences and prayers.
Gov. Kim Reynold said the two soldiers paid the “ultimate sacrifice to secure freedom and peace.”
“Our hearts are broken by the deaths of Major Jeffrey O’Brien and Sergeant Declan Coady, two brave Iowa soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice to secure freedom and peace,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. “On behalf of a grateful state, Kevin and I offer our prayers and condolences for their families, and we ask all Iowans to stand united in support of our fallen soldiers and those who loved them.”
Rep. Zach Nunn called this a “devastating time.”
“Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien gave decades of his life to defending America. He represented the very best of the service. We honor him and his family, and I ask Iowa to join Kelly and me in lifting the O’Brien and Coady families up in prayer at this devastating time.”
Rep. Ashley Hinson said her “heart is so heavy for the family, friends, and fellow servicemembers.”
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said O’Brien’s “sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
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Rep. Randy Feenstra called the news “a tragic loss.”
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Sen. Chuck Grassley said O’Brien’s heroism “will be remembered.”
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Sen. Joni Ernst said the U.S. “owes them an incredible debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.”
“I’m mourning alongside our entire nation after the loss of the six heroes from Des Moines’ 103rdSustainment Command who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courageous decision to answer the call to serve and put our nation before themselves is one that will never be forgotten.
“These soldiers engaged in the most noble mission: protecting their fellow Americans and keeping our homeland secure. Our nation owes them an incredible debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.
“My heart is breaking for their family members, loved ones, and our 103rd Sustainment Command family. Nowhere is their sacrifice felt more deeply than in Iowa, where we are especially grieving the loss of Sgt. Declan J. Coady from West Des Moines and Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien from Indianola.”
“Please join me in praying for the safety and protection of all those serving in the Middle East and around the world. As they continue courageously carrying out their mission to ensure we never lose another American to Iran-backed terror, they are ensuring the sacrifice made by their brothers and sister in uniform was not and will never be in vain.”
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