Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday, September 16 in honor of an East Concord sailor who died in Bahrain on September 7.
Commander James K. Crawford died in a non-combat related incident in Manama, Bahrain. He was assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command at the Combined Maritime Forces Coalition Coordination Center at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.
"I wish to extend the condolences of all New Yorkers to the family, friends, and fellow sailors of Commander James Crawford," Governor Cuomo said. "We will honor and remember the service and sacrifice of this New York sailor."
Governor Cuomo has directed that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of and in tribute to our state's service members and those stationed in New York who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.
David T. Moore
Public Safety
09/16/2011 |