GOVERNOR
CUOMO DIRECTS FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF FOR FALLEN SOLDIER
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags on state government
buildings to remain at half-staff in recognition of a Fort Drum Soldier
who died in Afghanistan on Friday, July 3.
Spc. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, age 21, died
as the result of a vehicle rollover accident in Farah, Afghanistan. The
incident is under investigation. Ibarria was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd
Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He was from San Antonio,
Texas.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend
our prayers and condolences to Spc. Vincent Ibarria's family, loved ones
and fellow soldiers deployed from Fort Drum," Governor Cuomo
said. "We are deeply saddened by his loss and join his fellow
soldiers, family, and friends in honoring his service to our nation."
Flags in the state are currently kept at
half-staff in tribute to the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
AMID ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GOVERNOR CUOMO DIRECTS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT
HALF-MAST IN HONOR OF THOSE WE HAVE LOST TO COVID-19
Flags Will
Remain Lowered While New York is on PAUSE
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today
directed flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor
of those we have lost to COVID-19. The flags will remain lowered while New York
is on pause.
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