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One of the four soldiers, Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., was from Joliet, Illinois

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a combat Veteran, and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the tragic death of four American soldiers, including Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. of Joliet, Illinois, during a military training exercise in Lithuania: 

“The loss of four American servicemembers in Lithuania during a training exercise is nothing short of heartbreaking.  We must never forget their dedication to serving this country and the NATO alliance.                                                          

“Our thoughts are with the Duenez family and the Joliet community as they grieve the loss of Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., a son, a husband, and a father.”

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