In Memoriam: Staff Sgt. Louis Michael Bonacasa

 

Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on December 24, 2015 in honor of a New York Air National Guard member who died in Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 21. 

Staff Sgt. Louis Michael Bonacasa died of wounds suffered when his patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber. Also among those killed in the attack was Technical Sgt. Joseph Lemm. Both were members of the 105th Base Defense Squadron, which is an element of the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base at Newburgh, N.Y.

“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow servicemen of Staff Sgt. Bonacasa,” Governor Cuomo said. “We will join his loved ones in honoring his valor, leadership and service to this great nation. His sacrifice will be remembered with gratitude.”

Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

From The G-Man salutes Staff Sgt. Louis Michael Bonacasa’s dedication and service to the country with the following video. May his family, friends and fellow soldiers find some measure of comfort in the days to come….and may he forever rest in peace.