In Memoriam.....Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier

Died While Conducting Combat Operations in Helmand Province 

Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, December 10, 2012 in honor of a Mechanicville, NY Marine who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on December 2, 2012.

Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier died while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, which is based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 

"I join with my fellow New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Lance Cpl. Denier,” Governor Cuomo said.

“I extend my deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow Marines. We will honor his service and sacrifice, and we are grateful for his dedication to our nation."

From The G-Man would like to take this opportunity to honor Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier,  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