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 Wednesday, August 31 in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died in Kandahar province, Afghanistan on August 23.
Army First Lieutenant Timothy J. Steele died of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion of the 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Drum, NY. First Lieutenant Steele was from Duxbury, Massachusetts.
"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the loss of First Lieutenant Steele," Governor Cuomo said.
"We will honor the service of this Fort Drum soldier and remember his dedication to our country with deep gratitude. I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers."
From The G-Man would like to honor Army First Lieutenant Timothy J. Steele, his love of country and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.
Army First Lieutenant Timothy J. Steele died of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion of the 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Drum, NY. First Lieutenant Steele was from Duxbury, Massachusetts.
"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the loss of First Lieutenant Steele," Governor Cuomo said.
"We will honor the service of this Fort Drum soldier and remember his dedication to our country with deep gratitude. I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers."
From The G-Man would like to honor Army First Lieutenant Timothy J. Steele, his love of country and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.
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