Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Campbell Casualty

Press Release Date:  Thursday, June 10, 2010  
Contact Information:  Kerri Richardson
Jill Midkiff
502-564-2611
 


FRANKFORT, Ky. – 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. Erick J. Klusacek, 22, of Calcium, N.Y., died June 8, 2010 at Gerda Serai, Afghanistan of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Gov. Beshear will order flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. Klusacek’s interment for which arrangements are still pending.

Flag status information is available at www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm.

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