Official Statements 2010
Condolences on the Deaths of Four Georgian Soldiers
October 1, 2010
US Ambassador John Bass
The entire U.S. Embassy community extends our deepest sympathies to the families of the four Georgian Soldiers who were killed in action in Afghanistan. We extend our condolences to the people of Georgia for the losses they have suffered.These fallen soldiers courageously helped the Afghan people build a future free of fear and oppression. We mourn their loss, even as we salute the ongoing dedication and sacrifice of their fellow members of the 31st Battalion.
The Georgian Armed Forces and the people of Georgia are making vital contributions to realizing our shared objectives under NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The United States deeply appreciates and respects Georgia's contributions, and the sacrifices that come with them. We will honor the fallen soldiers' memories in continuing our work to build a peaceful, stable Afghanistan.