On Friday of last week, Representative Earl "Buddy" Carter traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, for the Dignified Transfer of Remains ceremony for the three soldiers from Georgia who were killed by a drone attack in Jordan last week.
Two of the soldiers were from Georgia's First Congressional District.
Breonna Moffett, 23, was from Savannah, graduated from Windsor Forest High School and was the drum major of the Mighty Marching Knights band.
Kennedy Sanders, 24, was from Waycross, and graduated from Ware County High School. Among her surviving family members is a twin brother. They were born 1 minute apart.
Both heroes were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve during their deployment to Jordan.
This was the first Dignified Transfer of Remains that Carter has attended. "I pray it will be the last. As I walked on the tarmac on that cold, dreary day, my bones shook as I saw a giant cargo plane with the nose opened and three boxes draped with American flags while our troops stood guard behind them. One by one an honor guard outfitted with white gloves removed the boxes and took them to a waiting transfer vehicle for their trip to their final resting place. This moment will be etched in my memory forever."
Carter's email to his constituents described the moment as "one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I was reminded of the danger our troops are faced with every day and how they should always be in our thoughts and prayers."
As Carter viewed the family members across from him on the tarmac, he was reminded that no parent should ever have to bury a child. But most of all, he was reminded that in this great country we live in: "There are more things that unite us than divide us. May God’s blessing be on these heroes and their families and may we all honor their service and sacrifice."
