From the Executive Chamber of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, July 7 in honor of Marine Corps Corporal Kyle R. Schneider, a Phoenix, NY resident who died in Afghanistan on June 30.
Corporal Schneider was killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8thMarine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want to express my condolences to the family, friends, and fellow Marines of Corporal Schneider," Governor Cuomo said.
Corporal Schneider was killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8thMarine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want to express my condolences to the family, friends, and fellow Marines of Corporal Schneider," Governor Cuomo said.
"We will remember his dedication and his service to our country. This weekend, as we commemorate America's independence, we honor the soldiers like Corporal Schneider who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation."
From The G-Man would like to honor Marine Corps Corporal Kyle R. Schneider, his love of country and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.
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