Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement today after U.S. Army soldier Jonathon Michael Hunter, a Columbus native and 2011 Columbus East High school graduate, was killed while serving in Afghanistan.

Donnelly said, “I am saddened to hear that Columbus native, Jonathon Michael Hunter, has been killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. His service and sacrifice in defense of our country will never be forgotten. My prayers and condolences go to his family, friends, fellow soldiers, and the entire Columbus community."

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