From the Executive Chamber of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 14 in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died on August 31.
Army Specialist Kevin R. Shumaker died in a stateside hospital of a non-combat related illness while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Brigade Special Troops Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team stationed at Fort Drum. He was from Livermore, California.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Specialist Shumaker," said Governor Cuomo.
"We mourn the passing of this young soldier and will remember his service."
Army Specialist Kevin R. Shumaker died in a stateside hospital of a non-combat related illness while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Brigade Special Troops Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team stationed at Fort Drum. He was from Livermore, California.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Specialist Shumaker," said Governor Cuomo.
"We mourn the passing of this young soldier and will remember his service."
From The G-Man would like to honor Army Specialist Kevin R. Shumaker, his love of country, and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.
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