June 15, 2011

GOV. MALLOY ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF STAFF IN HONOR OF

PFC. ERIC DANIEL SOUFRINE

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy is ordering Connecticut and U.S. flags to fly at half staff in honor of Army Private First Class Eric Daniel Soufrine, a Woodbridge native who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Tuesday.

"The loss of Private First Class Soufrine is a tragedy and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this time," said Governor Malloy. "These wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have exacted a terrible toll on our military, our families and our communities. Our prayers are with our men and women serving overseas and their families who are making an extraordinary sacrifice in service to the country."

Pfc. Soufrine, 20, died of injuries sustained when his vehicle hit an IED at a river crossing in Shewan Garrison Village, Afghanistan while on mounted patrol. Pfc. Soufrine was a member of Battery B, 4th Battalion, 42d Field Artillery, out of Fort Carson, Colorado.

Flags will fly at half staff until burial, details of which are forthcoming.

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For Immediate Release: June 15, 2011

Contact: Juliet Manalan

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