Died of Injuries Sustained from Enemy Small Arms Fire in Afghanistan
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday, August 3, 2012 in honor of two Fort Drum soldiers who died in Wardak Province, Afghanistan on July 28.
Private 1st Class Jose O. Belmontes, from La Verne, Calif., and Sgt. 1st Class Bobby L. Estle, of Lebanon, Ohio, died of injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the 630th Engineer Company of the 7th Engineer Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division’s 10th Sustainment Brigade.
"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Private 1st Class Belmontes and Sgt. 1st Class Estle and send my deepest sympathies to their family, friends, and fellow soldiers," Governor Cuomo said.
"We will honor the service of these Fort Drum soldiers and we will be forever grateful for their dedication to our nation."
From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Private 1st Class Jose O. Belmontes and Sgt. 1st Class Bobby L. Estle, their love of country, and their service with the following video tribute. May they forever rest in peace.
Video uploaded to YouTube by moderatepopulist
Photo courtesy of http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com.
Photo courtesy of http://sgt-jim.blogspot.com.
These men were brave sons, brothers, husbands and fathers. My heart goes out their families. Because of people like them we have freedom. The will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May they rest in peace. -EB
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