Sergeant Nicole Gee’s selflessness reminds us of the many sacrifices our women in uniform make for our country every day. Women make up less than 10% of the Marine Corps but these women carry the same flag, fight the same fight, and bleed the same blood as their brothers on the battlefield. Her willingness to put herself in harm’s way to protect her country and the cause of freedom is the most selfless act one can commit, and words are not enough to convey our district’s sadness and our gratitude.Īs a female Marine, Sergeant Gee represented one of the fewer one of the prouder. Sergeant Gee’s bravery, empathy, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to others will never be forgotten. I know I can speak for everyone in Eastern North Carolina, and the Camp Lejeune community, in offering our most sincere condolences to Sergeant Gee’s husband, fellow Marine Jarod Gee, as well as her family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. Her unit was based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in my district. Prior to her mission to Afghanistan, Sergeant Gee had been a maintenance technician assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24 of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Just a few days prior, Sergeant Gee commented on her life as a Marine and she said, “I love my job.” service members, all of whom we remember fondly with admiration, appreciation, and with a deep and humble respect. Sergeant Gee gave her life in service and sacrifice to our nation alongside 12 other beloved U.S. The letters I wrote to Sergeant Gee’s family were amongst the hardest I have ever written. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee, from Roseville, California, was tragically killed in action during the August 26th bombing on the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan.Īs a physician of over 30 years, I have written hundreds of condolence letters to families whose loved ones have passed away.
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Murphy’s full speech here.įull speech as prepared for delivery below: Gee who died in a terrorist attack on Augwhile supporting non-combatant evacuation operations in Kabul, Afghanistan. (NC-03) spoke on the House floor to honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. – This morning, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.
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