The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
“Corporal Alex F. Domion, twenty-one, of Richfield Springs, New York, died October. 31, as a result of a non-combat related incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
The U.S. 2nd Marine Division is a division of the United States Marine Corps, which forms the ground combat element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Their motto: “Follow Me.”
The division is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and headquartered at Julian C. Smith Hall. Alex was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School.
Reaction to the soldiers death on the internet has been mixed with emotions running high in some cases. “Why, Why, Why do we have to lose another young American for the sake of the world. When is this hell going to end? I feel for his family”, said one young marine on the Marine Family network website.
Another comment read, “My husband and I are deeply saddened over this young man's sacrifice. Praying for peace for his family during this difficult time.”
“My heart is heavy to learn of the loss of Corporal Alex Domion, another one of America's finest gone far too soon. May his family, friends and brothers in arms take some measure of comfort in knowing that all over America people are mourning with them and praying for them”, says Barb.
Governor Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half staff on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in honor of a Richfield Springs Marine who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on October 31, 2012.
"I join with all fellow New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Cpl. Domion. New York sends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow Marines," Cuomo said. "As we honor his service and sacrifice, we are grateful for his dedication to our nation."
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.
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