In Memoriam....Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley

Died While Supporting Combat Operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday August 16, 2012 in honor of a New York Marine who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on August 10.

Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley, of Oceanside died while supporting combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, of the 3rd Marine Division, a part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force based in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the death of this brave Marine," Governor Cuomo said.

"We will remember his service with pride and we extend our regrets at his loss to his friends, family, and fellow Marines."

From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley, 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://freedomremembered.com.