Died of Wounds Sustained When Humvee Struck IED
Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 in honor of three United States Army Reserve Soldiers from New York who died in Paktiya Province, Afghanistan on November 3.
Specialist Brett E. Gornewicz from Alden, Specialist Ryan P. Jayne from Campbell, and Staff Sgt. Dain T. Venne, from Port Henry, died of wounds sustained when their humvee was struck by an improvised explosive device.
The three men were assigned to the 444th Engineer Company which is headquartered in Oswego. The unit is an element of the 178th Engineer Battalion of the 412th Theater Engineer Command.
"Along with all New Yorkers, I mourn the deaths of Specialist Gornewicz, Specialist Jayne and Staff Sgt. Venne," Governor Cuomo said.
"These young men were all volunteers who lived and worked in our communities and gave their lives for our great country. We extend our condolences to their friends, their families, and their fellow Soldiers."
From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Specialist Brett E. Gornewicz, Specialist Ryan P. Jayne and Staff Sgt. Dain T. Venne, their love of country, and their service with the following video tribute. May they forever rest in peace.
Folded flag image courtesy of http://www.ussmtmckinley.com.
Video uploaded to YouTube by moderatepopulist
Video uploaded to YouTube by moderatepopulist
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