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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 30, 2013 19:46:41 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Kentucky Airman Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky airman who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Fannin, 30, of Morehead, Ky., died April 27 in the crash of an MC-12 aircraft near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Staff Sgt. Fannin was assigned to the 552nd Operations Support Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The Governor will order flags at all state office buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Staff Sgt. Fannin’s interment, for which arrangements are pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on May 23, 2013 9:55:10 GMT -5
Flags Directed to Half-staff in Honor of Victims of Oklahoma Tornadoes Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear today directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, May 24, as a mark of respect for victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on May 24, 2013 20:04:30 GMT -5
Flags Directed to Half-staff in Honor of Memorial Day Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be displayed at half-staff until noon on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day. “Memorial Day is a time for Kentuckians and all Americans to honor those military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice,” said Gov. Beshear. “On Monday, I urge you to take a moment and give thanks to the service members who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms and also recognize those who are still serving our country both at home and abroad.” Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. For information on Memorial Day ceremonies at Kentucky veterans cemeteries and nursing homes, please visit veterans.ky.govFlag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on May 28, 2013 14:48:16 GMT -5
Flags Directed to Half-staff in Honor of Fallen Bardstown Officer Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear today directed that flags at all state office buildings be displayed at half-staff on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in a mark of respect for Officer Jason Ellis, a fallen Bardstown police officer. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute Thursday, which is the day of Officer Ellis’ funeral and interment. “We grieve with Officer Ellis’ family and fellow law enforcement officers at this unspeakable loss. Our prayers are with them,” Gov. Beshear said. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of someone committed to a career of protecting others. And we know his fellow law enforcement officers are working to bring his killer to justice.” According to Kentucky State Police, the officer, who was in uniform, was shot and killed outside his cruiser early Saturday on the Exit 34 ramp of the Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson County. State police describe the shooting as an ambush and have appealed to the public for tips and information in the case. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Jun 6, 2013 15:51:52 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Two Fort Campbell Soldiers Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of two Fort Campbell soldiers who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, 2nd Lt. Justin L. Sisson, 23, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Spc. Robert A. Pierce, 20, of Panama, Okla., died June 3, in Tsamkani, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of each soldier’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Jun 25, 2013 5:50:50 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff today (June 25) Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen, 39, of Dover, Del., died June 2, in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky. Interment for Warrant Officer Mullen will be held on June 25 at 9 a.m. Eastern time at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Jun 29, 2013 7:16:21 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Fort Campbell Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. Corey E. Garver, 26, of Topsham, Maine, died June 23rd, in Zormat, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Campbell, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. Garver’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Jul 9, 2013 16:11:39 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on July 10 Commonwealth News Center press release
According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. Corey E. Garver, 26, of Topsham, Maine, died June 23rd, in Zormat, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services and interment for Sgt. Garver will be held on July 10 at 3 p.m. Eastern time at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
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Post by Kentucky News on Jul 26, 2013 16:47:19 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on July 27 Commonwealth News Center press release
According to the Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Sonny C. Zimmerman, 25, of Waynesfield, Ohio, died July 16, in Mushaka, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was attacked by a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Zimmerman will be held on July 27 at 11 a.m. Eastern time at Waynesfield Goshen High School in Waynesfield, Ohio. Interment will follow at noon Eastern time at Walnut Hill Cemetery in New Hampshire, Ohio. Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, July 27, 2013 in honor of Zimmerman. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 14, 2013 12:25:22 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Three Fort Campbell Soldiers Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a three Fort Campbell soldiers who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, the following soldiers died on Aug. 11 of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire: •Staff Sgt. Octavio Herrera, 26, of Caldwell, Idaho; •Sgt. Jamar A. Hicks, 22, of Little Rock, Ark.; and •Spc. Keith E. Grace Jr., 26, of Baytown, Texas. The soldiers were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Herrera and Grace died in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, while Hicks was evacuated to Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost, Afghanistan, and later died. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of each soldier’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 22, 2013 13:37:42 GMT -5
Flags to Half-staff on August 23 for Herrera, Hicks and Grace Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 in honor of a Fort Campbell soldiers who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Octavio Herrera, 26, of Caldwell, Idaho, died on Aug. 11 in Paktia Province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Herrera will be held on Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Caldwell, Idaho. Interment will immediately follow at Idaho Veterans Cemetery in Boise, Idaho. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. Jamar A. Hicks, 22, of Little Rock, Ark., died on Aug. 11 at Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Sgt. Hicks will be held on Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. Central time at Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Ark. Interment will immediately follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in North Little Rock, Ark. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Keith E. Grace Jr., 26, of Baytown, Texas, died on Aug. 11 in Paktia Province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Spc. Grace Jr. will be held on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Central time at First Baptist Church in Baytown, Texas. Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. Central time at Houston National Veterans Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx.
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 10, 2013 18:03:12 GMT -5
State flags to be lowered to half-staff to Remember Victims, Families, Military on 9/11 Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear asks all Kentuckians to remember each of the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor their memories by lowering flags on Wednesday, Sept. 11. “September 11, 2001, will always be one of the darkest days in our country’s history. Nearly 3,000 Americans died that day, and the pain will never be fully erased,” Gov. Beshear said. “I call on all Kentuckians to remember and honor these Americans and their families on Sept. 11.” Gov. Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Governor will issue a proclamation making Sept. 11, 2013, “9/11 First Responders Day.”
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 18, 2013 17:16:37 GMT -5
Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Washington Navy Yard victims Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sundown on Sept. 20, 2013 in honor of the victims of yesterday’s Washington Navy Yard shooting tragedy. This order follows a proclamation from President Barack Obama ordering flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other federal buildings to honor the victims. “The Washington Navy Yard shooting was a senseless, unwarranted and sordid act of violence,” said Gov. Beshear. “Kentuckians and all Americans stand with the Washington community as we grieve and pray for the victims, their friends and families.”
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 28, 2013 12:53:56 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Fort Campbell Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
According to the Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Baysore, Jr., 31, of Milton, Pa., died Sept. 26, in Paktya Province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Gov. Steve Beshear will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Staff Sgt. Baysore’s interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 10, 2013 18:27:59 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Fort Knox Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Angel L. Lopez, 27, of Parma, Ohio, died Oct. 5, in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox. Governor Steve Beshear will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Spc. Lopez’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 15, 2013 16:35:15 GMT -5
Flags lowered to Half-staff Commonwealth News Center press release
According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Angel L. Lopez, 27, of Parma, Ohio, died Oct. 5, in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky. Funeral services for Spc. Lopez will be held on Oct. 16 at noon Eastern time at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Interment will immediately follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Baysore, Jr., 31, of Milton, Pa., died Sept. 26, in Paktya Province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Baysore will be held on Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern time at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 7, 2013 20:21:44 GMT -5
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Nelson Mandela Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sundown on Dec. 9 in honor of Nelson Mandela, who passed away yesterday at the age of 95. “Nelson Mandela transformed South Africa - leading the country to freedom, by sacrificing his own personal rights,” said Gov. Beshear. “He stands as a shining example of truth, hope and fairness for billions of people worldwide, and his legacy will not be forgotten. Let his passing serve as a reminder to us all that one man can truly make difference in the hearts, minds and freedom of many.” This order follows a proclamation from President Barack Obama ordering flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other federal buildings to honor President Mandela. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Jan 7, 2014 6:11:47 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Fort Knox soldier (Sgt. First Class William K. Lacey) Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. First Class William K. Lacey, 38, of Laurel, Fla., died Jan. 4, 2014, in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the enemy attacked his unit with rocket propelled grenades. He was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. Lacey’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Jan 16, 2014 6:27:26 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on January 16 in honor of Sgt. 1st Class William K. Lacey Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in honor of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. 1st Class William K. Lacey, 38, of Laurel, Fla., died Jan. 4, 2014, in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the enemy attacked his unit with rocket propelled grenades. He was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky. Funeral services for Sgt. 1st Class Lacey will be held on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. Eastern time at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home in Crestview, Fla. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Laurel Hill, Fla. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by ClayLive on Feb 12, 2014 18:06:45 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Joshua A. Gray, 21, of Van Lear, Ky., died Feb. 10, in Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Pfc. Gray’s interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Post by Press Release on Feb 14, 2014 6:56:05 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Christopher A. Landis, 27, of Independence, Ky., died Feb. 10, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from wounds received when the enemy attacked his dismounted patrol with a rocket propelled grenade in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Spc. Landis’ interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Post by Kentucky News on Feb 20, 2014 12:07:44 GMT -5
Sacrifice of a Kentucky Marine Recognized; Master Sgt. Aaron C. Torian died in Afghanistan Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky Marine who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Master Sgt. Aaron C. Torian, 36, of Paducah, Ky., died Feb. 15, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2d Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Master Sgt. Torian’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Feb 21, 2014 16:19:55 GMT -5
Flags Lowered to Half-staff on February 22 Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Feb. 22 in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Christopher A. Landis, 27, of Independence, Ky., died Feb. 10, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from wounds received when the enemy attacked his dismounted patrol with a rocket propelled grenade in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. Services for Spc. Landis are on Feb. 22 and details are private at the request of the family. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx.
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Post by Kentucky News on Feb 28, 2014 19:44:37 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on March 1 for Joshua Gray of Van Lear Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 1 in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Joshua A. Gray, 21, of Van Lear, Ky., died Feb. 10, in Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. Funeral services for Pfc. Gray will be held on March 1 at 11 a.m. Eastern time at Johnson County Middle School in Paintsville, Ky. Interment will follow at Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Ky. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Press Release on Apr 4, 2014 21:49:42 GMT -5
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on April 7 in Honor of Korean War Casualty Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Monday, April 7, 2104 in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died during the Korean War and whose remains were recently identified. According to the Defense Prisoner of War and Missing Personal Office, Cpl. William F. Day was reported as MIA on Dec. 2, 1950 as a result of combat actions between CPVF and 31st RCT in the vicinity of the Chosin Reservoir, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The U.S. Army recorded no information concerning the fate or location of Cpl. Day at that time. On Sept. 13, 1994, the DPRK unilaterally turned over 14 boxes containing remains believed to be unaccounted-for U.S. servicemen from the Korean War. The DPRK purported that they recovered the remains from Hwangcho-ri, Changjin County, South Hamgyong Province, DPRK. Hwangcho-ri is eleven miles south of Hagaru-rialong, which was the 1st Marine Division's withdrawal route to Hungnam. The withdrawal route is associated with remains of American servicemen from the Chosin Reservoir battles where Cpl. Day went missing. The Northeast Asia Research and Analysis Division concludes that an association between Cpl. Day and the remains given to the U.S. in 1994 is historically feasible. Funeral services for Cpl. Day will be held on April 7 at 11 a.m. Central time at Ballard Memorial High School in Barlow, Ky. Interment will follow at Mr. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery outside of LaCenter, Ky. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Jim Wilson on Jun 6, 2014 18:36:43 GMT -5
Flags to Half-staff June 7 in Honor of Korean War Casualty Cpl. Army Cpl. Richard Isbell Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, June 7, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died during the Korean War and whose remains were recently identified. The funeral and interment of Cpl. Army Cpl. Richard Isbell will be held at noon Saturday, June 7, at Highlands Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Kentucky. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in lowering flags in tribute on that day. According to the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO), Cpl. Isbell, 20, of Fishtrap, Kentucky, was assigned to Company H, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. While deployed near Popsudong, South Korea, the division was attacked by overwhelming Chinese forces, which caused Isbell’s unit to begin a fighting withdrawal to a more defensible position. During this battle April 25, 1951, Isbell was reported missing in action. However, according to DPMO, after the war Isbell was reported by returning prisoners of war as having been captured by Chinese forces and died in captivity June 30, 1951, from dysentery, in a POW camp known as Camp 5, in Pyoktong, North Korea. In 1954, Chinese and North Korean Communist forces exchanged the remains of war dead with the United Nations forces during Operation Glory. In 1956, a military review board declared Isbell’s remains as unidentifiable. His remains were transferred to be buried as unknown in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, known as the “Punchbowl.” In 2013, due to advances in forensic technology, scientists from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) determined that the possibility of identifying the remains was likely at that time. The unknown remains were disinterred for analysis and possible identification. In the identification of Isbell’s remains, scientists from JPAC used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, such as dental comparisons and radiograph comparisons.
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