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House holds memorial for fallen service members; TAPS played in chamber
House of Delegates · February 23, 2026
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Summary
Members held a ceremony honoring multiple fallen service members—including Staff Sergeant Jared Allen Finnerty and Petty Officer First Class Dakota Brown Collison—played TAPS and observed a moment of silence before returning to business.
The House paused its legislative business for a memorial ceremony honoring several fallen service members.
The ceremony introduced Major General Janine Birkhead and memorialized Staff Sergeant Jared Allen Finnerty, described in the transcript as "a dedicated soldier" raised in Pasadena who served with Bravo Company and was awarded multiple…
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