Harris noticeably absent from public memorials commemorating fallen service members in Afghanistan, despite her support for the exit.

On Monday morning, Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to the 13 U.S. service members who perished during the flawed evacuation from Afghanistan three years ago. However, she has been notably absent from public commemorations or events marking the anniversary of their demise.

On Monday morning, Harris announced the names of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the terrorist attack at Abbey Gate in Kabul on August 26, 2021. He expressed condolences for their deaths and urged Americans to unite in honoring their sacrifice.

Harris wrote in a statement, "I mourn and honor the 13 devoted patriots who gave their lives in service to our nation. My prayers are with their families and loved ones. Their sacrifice breaks my heart, and I am grateful for their bravery and selflessness. These heroes represent the best of America, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten."

Harris also posted her statement to her vice president X account on Monday.

Neither Harris' campaign nor her vice presidential office responded to Planet Chronicle Digital's inquiry about her plans to honor service members during live events.

After Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for the Oval Office at the Democratic National Convention last week, the anniversary of the tragic military deaths comes next week when she and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will visit Georgia in their first public event following the DNC, according to NBC News.

Biden honored 13 fallen U.S. service members in an early morning statement while in Delaware at his beach home this week, with no public events scheduled, according to Fox Digital's earlier report.

The 13 Americans who were killed in Afghanistan were patriots who put their lives on the line to protect others. Some were born the year the war began, and others were on their second or third tour. Despite the risks, they all volunteered to serve a cause greater than themselves. Their bravery, commitment, and selflessness exemplify the best of our nation. Biden honored their memory by including their names in his statement and acknowledging the debt we owe to them and their families.

In her acceptance speech last week, Harris highlighted her foreign policy achievements and commitment to veterans, yet failed to address the Biden-Harris administration's flawed withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Harris declared on the DNC stage in Chicago Thursday evening that she will never hesitate to take any necessary action to protect our forces and interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists. She also stated that she will not align herself with tyrants and dictators like Kim Jong Un, who support Trump, as they know he is easily manipulated with flattery and favors. Harris emphasized that Trump lacks the ability to hold autocrats accountable because he desires to be an autocrat himself.

"I will always defend America's security and ideals as president, because I know where I stand in the struggle between democracy and tyranny, and where the United States belongs."

The botched withdrawal from Kabul airport resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left hundreds of Americans and tens of thousands of Afghan allies in the country under Taliban rule. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, criticized the withdrawal, stating that it paved the way for adversaries such as Russia to invade Ukraine.

The Taliban ultimately claimed control of Afghanistan following the withdrawal.

Harris previously stated that she was the last person in the room with Biden before he made the decision to withdraw and also expressed comfort with the operation that resulted in a deadly and chaotic outcome.

During the Republican presidential race, former President Donald Trump has frequently paid tribute to fallen service members, including those who perished during the withdrawal, speaking for 20 minutes at the RNC in Milwaukee last month in an emotional tribute. The families of the fallen also took the opportunity to criticize Biden during their remarks at the RNC, urging him to offer an apology.

"Cheryl Juels, the aunt of Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, stated that the Afghanistan withdrawal was not an extraordinary success. She added, "Joe Biden owes the men and women who served in Afghanistan a debt of gratitude, and an apology.""

On Monday, Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, accompanied by the families of those killed in Afghanistan three years ago.

During the solemn ceremony, the 45th president listened to taps, laid a wreath at the tomb, and met with family members.

On Monday, Trump criticized the Biden administration's withdrawal from the country in 2021 as the "most embarrassing moment" in U.S. history in a Truth Social post.

The BOTCHED Afghanistan withdrawal, which resulted in the death of 13 American soldiers and the loss of billions of dollars in military equipment, is considered the most EMBARRASSING moment in the history of our country. Trump posted on Truth Social, criticizing the gross incompetence of the withdrawal and stating that Americans should be taken out last, when all else is successfully done. This event led to Russia invading Ukraine, Israel being attacked, and the USA becoming a laughing stock worldwide.

On Monday, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby answered queries from the media about the Afghanistan withdrawal, including a reporter's inquiry about why Biden and Harris did not feel the need to host or attend public events in the same manner as former President Donald Trump.

Kirby stated that by examining the president and first lady's track record, as well as the vice president's, over the past three and a half years, it is clear how deeply committed they are to supporting the military, veterans, and their families through initiatives such as Joining Forces and the Pact Act.

Trump was personally invited by the families to join them at Arlington National Cemetery, and there are "many ways" for U.S. leaders to honor the fallen service members that does not include "a lot of fanfare."

Another way is to continue working every day to ensure that the families of the fallen and injured receive the support they need, without seeking public attention or TV cameras.