The family of Johanny Rosario, one of the 13 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan last week, has had the solidarity of countless people after the death of the 25-year-old, as well as financial support.
A GoFundMe account shows that they have already raised more than $ 35,500, out of an initial goal of $ 20,000, to help their family, which is “broken and lost.”
This family of Dominican origin and based in Massachusetts is made up of his mother and sister, 21, whom he helped financially, according to the page.
In it they refer to the young woman, born in Lawrence, as a disinterested person, in whom her family sought “strength and support” and who “gave everything for her country . “
The 13 soldiers, including four Hispanics, died on Thursday in an attack on the Kabul airport, claimed by the terrorist group Islamic State (IS), which also injured 18 US soldiers and dozens of dead and injured Afghans.
The attack, which consisted of an explosion caused by a suicide bomber with an explosives vest and an armed assault, occurred while evacuating Americans and Afghans, as well as citizens of other countries, through the airport, which is under US control
The remains of the deceased uniformed men arrived in the United States this Sunday, in a ceremony that included the president, Joe Biden, and his wife, Jill.
This was the second mission in Afghanistan for Sergeant Rosario, assigned to the Fifth Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Naval Support Activity. His first mission in that country was when he was 18 years old. Rosario spent six and a half years in the military service.
“We are heartbroken by the death of the US military due to the bombing in Kabul. I and Lawrence are especially saddened that one of those brave souls was a daughter of our city,” Lawrence Mayor Kendrys Vázquez said in a statement. after revealing the identity of the victims of the attack in Kabul.
Vásquez met with the young woman’s family on Friday and said Rosario’s mother “spoke of her daughter as a vibrant young woman who wanted to give back to the community . “
“And as a result of that, his mother wants Johanny to return to the city of Lawrence as the hero that he is,” said the mayor, referring to the fact that she will be buried in this city.
While the state governor, Charie Baker, referred to Rosario as a true hero of Massachusetts who left too suddenly. “
Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey have also offered their condolences to the family.
According to GoFundMe, a fundraising page has been opened for each of the 13 soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Several of the 400 donors who gave money to the Hispanic family wrote messages of support and appreciation for the soldier’s work.
“Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family. I donated because Johanny worked to make a difference and this will help make a difference for those who matter to him , “ says one of the messages. EFE News
