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2.02: In Recognition of Military Families that have lost Family in Afghanistan Councilmember Musgrove gave a presentation honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in Afghanistan during the recent evacuation. She acknowledged all Americans th who have served and sacrificed so much since 9/11/01, on the 20 anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Councilmember Musgrove read the names of the fallen soldiers: Marine Corps Corporal David Lee Espinoza; Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee; Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover; Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez; Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum; Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola; Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui; Marine Corporal Daegan W. Page; Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario-Pichardo; Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez; Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz; Navy Hospital Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak; and Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss. Councilmember Heineman thanked members of the Armed Forces in Ramsey, Minnesota and surrounding areas as well as their families. He expressed the support of the Ramsey City Council and City Staff, and appreciation and honor for those who serve our country overseas. Councilmember Heineman introduced Phillip Khalid, a resident of Ramsey and U.S. citizen who volunteered to be an interpreter during the Iraq War, joining the thousands of interpreters who helped protect U.S. Forces on the ground in Iraq. He stated those who became interpreters were often considered traitors by ISIS and the Taliban, and Mr. Khalid’s life was threatened by insurgents, after which he reached out to a friend, Paul Braun, of the Minnesota National Guard, who worked tirelessly to get Mr. Khalid to America. He added Mr. Khalid was relocated and eventually joined by his family. Phillip Khalid stated he appreciates the honor for him to participate in his community in this way. He thanked Paul Braun, whom he considers to be a brother, for saving his life many times. He expressed deepest condolences to those who lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks, which changed his life and the world forever. He offered condolences to the families of the young men and women of the Armed Forces who were killed in Afghanistan during the evacuation. 2.03: Presentation Proclaiming September 17-23, 2021 as Constitution Week City Administrator Kurt Ulrich read in full a Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2021 as Constitution Week. 3. CITIZEN INPUT An audience member stated it is very difficult to hear the Councilmembers and asked them to speak clearly. Dawn Sieber, representing the Anoka Chapter of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), stated she is in attendance to receive a copy of the Constitution Week Proclamation. A copy of the Proclamation was signed by the Mayor and provided for Ms. Sieber. City Council / September 14, 2021 Page 3 of 19