In Memoriam....Pvt. 1st Class. Theodore M. Glende

Died After Attack in Logar Province, Afghanistan

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, August 2, 2012 in honor of a Rochester soldier who died in Afghanistan on July 27.

Pvt. 1st Class. Theodore M. Glende died in Logar province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small-arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.

"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Private Glende and I send my deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers," Governor Cuomo said.

"We will honor the service of this young soldier and we will be forever grateful for his dedication to our nation."

From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor  Pvt. 1st Class. Theodore M. Glende, his love of country, and his service with the following video tribute. May he forever rest in peace. 

Video uploaded to YouTube by moderatepopulist

Photo courtesy of http://www.wben.com.