Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government
buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, February 10, in honor
of a Jamestown Marine Corps Reservist who died February 7, in Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Aaron M. Swanson died while conducting combat
operations in Helmand Province. He was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment of the 4th Marine Division. His
reserve unit is based in Buffalo.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers I extend our heartfelt sympathy to the
family, friends, and fellow Marines of Lance Corporal Swanson,"
Governor Cuomo said. "This young Marine gave his life for our nation
and we will honor and remember his service."
Governor Cuomo has directed that the flags on all state buildings be
lowered to half-staff in honor of, and in tribute to, our state's
service members who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.
Effective: Beginning of Business, Thursday, February 10, 2011
Return to Full Staff: Sunset, Thursday, February 10, 2011
Maybe they forgot to raise it back up.