Governor Paterson Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff

ALBANY, NY (07/08/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, July 12, in honor of two Fort Drum soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan on July 5.

Staff Sergeant Christopher F. Cabacoy and Private First Class Edwin C. Wood were killed when insurgents attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, NY.

"I join with all New Yorkers in expressing our sympathy to the family and friends and fellow soldiers of Staff Sergeant Christopher Cabacoy and Private First Class Edwin Wood," Governor Paterson said. "While not native New Yorkers, we consider all those who serve at Fort Drum to be part of our New York family and we honor their service to our nation."

Governor Paterson has directed the flags on all State buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor and tribute to our State's service members who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.

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