Congressman Al Green Hosts Ceremony to Commemorate the Extraordinary Sacrifices of Current and Former Service Members

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) hosted a ceremony to Appreciation and Memorial Ceremony honoring service members and veterans of the War on Terror and previous wars this past weekend.  The ceremony also commemorated the life of Private First Class Leroy Sandoval, Jr. who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in March 2004 and was a constituent of the Ninth Congressional District.

Congressman Al Green was unable to attend memorial ceremony due to unexpected legislative votes over the weekend. In his absence, Congressman Al Green's staff did an exceptional job of ensuring that the event was a success.

"Veterans and service members came together to honor the life of a fellow soldier who was killed in the line of duty.  The risky work our soldiers are performing requires that they put their lives on the line everyday.  I commend them for their courage," Congressman Al Green said.

Members of Private Sandoval's family, community leaders, active duty service members, and veterans of previous wars attended the Appreciation and Memorial Ceremony.  Following the ceremony, the service members gathered together to share stories of their time in the service.

"I trust this ceremony provided service members with the opportunity to connect with one another and support one another.  We all are thankful for the sacrifices they have made in the name of freedom and justice," Congressman Al Green said.