South KC News

Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 4th district, shared a series of tweets on November 18, 2024, covering various topics including community engagement, military concerns, and honoring veterans.

In his first tweet on November 18 at 15:47 UTC, Rep. Alford reminded constituents about an upcoming event: "TONIGHT: Don’t forget to join us for our November Telephone Town Hall! Dial in at (855)-920-0559. We want to hear from YOU! Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch."

Later that day at 16:57 UTC, he addressed a somber issue regarding military personnel and their families: "Our military heroes and their families deserve better. The latest report on suicide within our military community is heartbreaking—523 service members and 146 family members lost in 2023. These are more than numbers; they’re lives, sacrifices, and futures cut short."

Finally, at 18:00 UTC on the same day, Rep. Alford paid tribute to a fallen soldier from Missouri: "We wanted to take the time to honor and remember Corporal Gerald 'Jerry' Newton Wilson—a true American hero from Macks Creek, Missouri. After seven decades, his remains have finally returned home. Welcome home, Corporal."