Monday, June 20, 2011

In Memoriam.....Private 1st Class Brian J. Backus

From the Executive Chamber of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo

Governor Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 23 in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died of wounds in Afghanistan on June 18.

Private 1st Class Brian J. Backus died when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire in Kandahar province. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team. He was from Saginaw Township, Michigan.

"I join with all New Yorkers in extending our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Private 1st Class Backus," Governor Cuomo said.

"We embrace all of the soldiers stationed at Fort Drum as part of the New York family. We will mourn his passing and honor his contribution to our nation."

From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Private 1st Class Brian J. Backus, his love of country and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.


Video uploaded to YouTube by moderatepopulist

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