Gov. Ed Rendell has ordered state flags to fly at half-staff in honor of a U.S. soldier from Pennsylvania who was killed in Afghanistan last week.
First Lieutenant Jeffrey F. Deprimo died May 20 in Ghazni, Afghanistan.
"On behalf of all Pennsylvanians, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of First Lieutenant Deprimo, who gave his life to protect and defend our freedom," Rendell said in a written statement. "In his honor, we will lower state flags here and in Luzerne County as a symbol of our respect for his courage, his bravery, and his sacrifice."
Deprimo, 35, of Pittston, died from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was serving with B Company, 3rd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, according to the governor's office.
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