Trump Attends Dignified Transfer Ceremony of Two Soldiers Killed in Syria
The two men were ambushed while on patrol in Syria while supporting counter-ISIS efforts.
President Donald Trump and others attended the dignified transfer ceremony of two soldiers killed in Syria supporting counter-ISIS efforts.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Delaware Sen. Chris Coons attended with Trump.
Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard of the Iowa National Guard returned home at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Ayad Sakat, a civilian contractor, also died.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump is now taking part in the dignified transfer of two U.S. troops from Iowa who lost their lives in Syria
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— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 17, 2025
May God bless the memory of these fallen American Patriots and may God be with their loved ones.
Rest in Peace, Heroes.
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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 17, 2025
The ambush took place in Palmyra when Torres-Tovar and Howard participated in a joint field patrol with Syrian security forces.”
Trump met privately with the families.
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Trump always does a wonderful job at these sad events. Much better than any president in my lifetime. Kudos to him for the empathy he demonstrates.
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