Governor Paterson directs flags to be flown at half-staff for Cpl. Oleski

By WKTV News

Story Created: Apr 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM EST

Story Updated: Apr 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. - Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Blaise A. Oleski, who died on April 8, 2009, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Lance Corporal Oleski, a member of the 3rdbattalion, 8thMarine Regiment, 2ndMarine Division, a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Lejune, North Carolina, died while supporting combat operations.

“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I wish to extend our sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members of Sergeant Daniel Beard and Lance Corporal Blaise Oleski.” said Governor Paterson. “We will always recall their service with pride and undying gratitude, and will never forget the profound sacrifice they have made on behalf of the United States of America.”

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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