In Memoriam....Cpl. Alex F. Domion

Richfield Springs Marine Died in Helmand Province 

Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in honor of a Richfield Springs Marine who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on October 31, 2012.

Cpl. Alex F. Domion died as a result of a non-combat related incident. Domion was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The battalion is based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. 

"I join with all fellow New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Cpl. Domion. New York sends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow Marines," Governor Cuomo said.

"As we honor his service and sacrifice, we are grateful for his dedication to our nation."

From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Cpl. Alex F. Domion, his love of country, and his service with the following video tribute. May he forever rest in peace.

Folded flag image courtesy of http://www.ussmtmckinley.com.

Photo courtesy of http://freedomremembered.com.

Video uploaded to YouTube by moderatepopulist