New York Governor Paterson Directs Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff

January 28, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on State government buildings across New York be flown at half-staff on Friday, January 30, 2009 in honor of Brooklyn, New York resident and United States Marine Lance Corporal Julian T. Brennan, who died on Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Farah Province, Afghanistan.

Lance Corporal Brennan, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division of the II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, died while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan.

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“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I wish to extend our sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and brothers-in-arms of Lance Corporal Brennan,” said Governor Paterson. “Lance Corporal Brennan’s service and sacrifice to the United States of America will be honored and valued forever.”

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.

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