Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement on the death of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan of Spotsylvania County. Chief Warrant Officer Marzan, an Army Reserve soldier supporting Operation Epic Fury, was killed in action in Kuwait.
“Last weekend, I was distressed to learn that six brave U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait. I was especially saddened to learn that one of those Americans, Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan of Spotsylvania County, was my constituent.
“Chief Warrant Officer Marzan served our nation with courage and dedication, and his loss is deeply felt not only by his family and fellow service members, but by the entire Spotsylvania community.
“He leaves behind his wife, Tina, his son, Justin, and his daughter, Felicia. While no words can ease the grief of such a loss, we honor his life by remembering the service and sacrifice he made in defense of our country.
“As a 25-year Army veteran who served in the Iraq War, I know the weight of losing even one American in uniform. Each loss is a tragedy that ripples through families, units, and communities across our nation.
“My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Chief Warrant Officer Marzan’s loved ones and his fellow soldiers. We also keep in our hearts the families of the other service members lost in this tragedy, and all the brave Americans currently serving in harm’s way.
“In Congress, am committed to protecting the warfighter going forward.”
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