LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Private First
Class David R. Fahey, Jr., of Yorktown, New York, and paying tribute to
his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced action in the Middle East will
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world;
and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York who
have served so valiantly and honorably during these times of conflict
deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Private First Class David R. Fahey,
Jr., of Yorktown, New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions
as a member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that
flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday,
March 7, 2011, in commemoration of the valiant service of 23 year-old
Private First Class David R. Fahey, Jr., who died in Afghanistan on
February 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class David Fahey, Jr., was assigned to the
170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd
Military Police Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Fahey, David Fahey, Jr.'s uncle of Wilmington,
North Carolina, mentioned that his nephew had a job lined up at the New
York Police Department upon completing his service; David Fahey, Jr.
along with his younger sister and brother were raised by their aunt and
uncle, Thomas and Frances Fahey, after their father died; and
WHEREAS, David Fahey, Jr. attended Calvary Bible Church in Yorktown
Heights; he enlisted on August 31, 2007, and reported to Fort Leonard
Wood, Missouri; after completing military police training, he served 12
months at Camp Walker, Korea, before reporting to what is now known as
Joint Base Lewis-McChord in March of 2009; and
WHEREAS, David Fahey, Jr.'s unit was deployed to Afghanistan in June
of 2010; he was the recipient of the following: the Army Good Conduct
Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service
Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the
NATO Medal, and the Drivers and Mechanics Badge; and
WHEREAS, According to a statement issued by the office of Connecticut
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, David Fahey, Jr. was born in Norwalk, Connec-
ticut, and Governor Malloy ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff
in David Fahey, Jr.'s honor; in addition, Yorktown Councilman Nick Bian-
co also requested that all flags on town property be flown at half-
staff; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, David Fahey, Jr. is survived by
his uncle and aunt, Thomas and Frances Fahey; his uncle, Christopher
Fahey; his siblings, Phyllis and Nicholas; his cousins Brianna, Tyler,
Samantha and Blake; and many other friends and family; 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 Private First Class David R. Fahey, Jr., of
Yorktown, New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of David Fahey, Jr.