This morning I delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate remembering the brutal Beirut bombing of 24 years ago today, in which 241 U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers lost their lives. 

In particular, I noted the following five sons of Kentucky we lost that day:

    Private First Class Sidney James Decker, U.S. Marine Corps, of Clarkson

    Lance Corporal Virgil D. Hamilton, U.S. Marine Corps, of McDowell

    Hospital Corpsman Third Class Robert S. Holland, U.S. Navy, of  Gilbertsville

    Sergeant Thomas C. Keown, U.S. Marine Corps, of Louisville, and

    Sergeant Daniel S. Kluck, U.S. Army, of Owensboro

My entire remarks are posted on the Human Events website.  I  encourage you to take a moment to read them and remember the brave men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and safety.