The bill S. B. No. 2025-2026, introduced by Senators Roegner and Timken, seeks to enact a new section, 5.63, of the Revised Code to officially designate August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day." This day is intended to honor the memory of twelve 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 includes specific language that names the fallen service members, including hospital corpsman third class Maxton W. Soviak, lance corporal David L. Espinoza, and sergeant Nicole L. Gee, among others. By establishing this remembrance day, the bill aims to recognize their sacrifice and ensure that their contributions are not forgotten.