2009-K620

Mourning the untimely death of Spc. Jonathan Keller of Wading River, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army National Guard

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2009-K620


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Sergeant Jonathan
Keller of Wading River, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous
actions as a member of the United States Army National Guard

WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Jonathan Keller of Wading River, New
York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, A Purple Heart recipient, Jonathan Keller, 29, died on Janu-
ary 24, 2009, nine months after being injured during an encounter near
the Afghanistan-Pakistan border; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Keller graduated from Shoreham-Wading River High
School in 1998; he was remembered by friends for his boisterous person-
ality and popularity, a friendly teenager who had friends in every
clique; and
WHEREAS, After high school graduation, Jonathan Keller enlisted in the
United States Navy before joining the New York Army National Guard in
March 2004; he was originally a member of the famous 1st Battalion, 69th
Infantry, nicknamed the "Fighting 69th" and headquartered in Bay Shore
before he was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry, based in
Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country; the freedoms and
security we cherish as Americans come at a very high price for those
serving in the military in times of conflict; it is fitting and proper
that we who are the beneficiaries of those who risk their lives, leaving
their families behind, express our appreciation and eternal gratitude
for their sacrifices and courageous acts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Sergeant Jonathan Keller of Wading River,
New York, and pay tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army National Guard; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Sergeant Jonathan Keller.

actions

  • 20 / May / 2009
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
J888
Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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