Tuesday, September 4, 2012

In Memoriam....Spec. Kyle R. Rookey


Died 
in Jalalabad, Afghanistan 

Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday, September 7, 2012 in honor of a New York soldier who died in Jalalabad, Afghanistan on September 2, 2012.

Spec. Kyle R. Rookey of Oswego died in a non-combat related incident. He was a member of the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team. The division is based at Fort Carson, Colorado.

"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my condolences to the friends, family and fellow soldiers of Specialist Rookey," Governor Cuomo said.

"We will mourn his death, but we will remember his service to our nation with pride."

From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Spec. Kyle R. Rookey, 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.syracuse.com.

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