Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Casualty

Press Release Date:  Friday, August 20, 2010  
Contact Information:  Kerri Richardson
Jill Midkiff
502-564-2611
 


FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky native sailor who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

According to the Department of Defense, Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Collin Thomas, 33, of Morehead, Ky., died Aug. 18 during a combat operation in eastern Afghanistan.  Thomas was assigned to an east coast-based SEAL team.

The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Chief Petty Officer Thomas’ interment for which arrangements are still pending.

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

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