The Utah Legislature on Friday commended the families of Utah soldiers who lost their lives, many to suicide, in the last year.
SALT LAKE CITY — The House and Senate commended the more than 20 Utah service members who lost their lives during the past year, and honored their family members in each of the chambers Friday.
"They're standing in places they haven't before because we have more than we've had before," he said while introducing the family members. Wilcox reiterated that American freedom comes at a price, and "that price is often paid by young men and women." House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said the Legislature isn't constitutionally obligated to honor fallen soldiers, but it's "one of the most important things that I think we do each year."
After the families left the House floor, Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, said he questioned why the number of fallen soldiers was so high this year, when America is not engaged in active combat on a regular basis.
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