Specialist Junot M. L. Cochilus
Fort Drum Soldiers Died in Logar Province, Afghanistan
Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 11 in honor of two Fort Drum soldiers who died in Logar province, Afghanistan on May 2.
Specialist Junot M. L. Cochilus and 2nd Lieutenant David E. Rylander died of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.
2nd Lieutenant David E. Rylander
Both soldiers were assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division's 10th Sustainment Brigade, based at Fort Drum. Specialist Cochilus was from Charlotte, North Carolina, and 2nd Lieutenant Rylander was from Stow, Ohio.
"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Specialist Cochilus and 2nd Lieutenant Rylander," said Governor Cuomo.
"We will honor the service of these two Fort Drum soldiers and we will be forever grateful for the sacrifice that they made for our nation. I send my deepest sympathies to their family, friends, and fellow soldiers."
From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Specialist Junot M. L. Cochilus and 2nd Lieutenant David E. Rylander, their love of country, and their service with the following video tribute. May they forever rest in peace.
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