Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
has directed that flags
on state government buildings
be flown at half-staff
on Friday, June 14, 2013
in honor of three New Yorkers
who died in Zarghun Shahr, Afghanistan on June 8.

Killed were Lt. Col. Todd J. Clark,
of Evans Mills; and Major Jaimie Leonard, of Warrick; and civilian law enforcement training contractor Joseph Morabito, from Hunter.

The two Soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Drum.

"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the deaths of these three men who gave their lives for our country," Governor Cuomo said." We extend our condolences to their friends, families and fellow Soldiers. We will remember them and honor their service."