The bill, introduced by Senators Roegner and Timken, aims to enact a new section in the Revised Code designating August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day." This day is intended to honor the memory of thirteen members of the United States armed forces who lost their lives during an attack at the Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Allies Refuge in 2021. The bill specifically names each of the fallen service members, including hospital corpsman Maxton W. Soviak and sergeant Nicole L. Gee, among others.

The proposed legal language establishes the significance of this date and serves as a formal recognition of the sacrifices made by these individuals. By designating a specific day for remembrance, the bill seeks to ensure that their contributions and sacrifices are honored and remembered by the state of Ohio and its residents.