Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who was killed in Afghanistan this week.
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) — Army officials say six soldiers are recovering from injuries suffered when lightning struck while they were conducting a field exercise at Fort Drum in northern New York.
The funeral will be private for Jenna Hinman, who passed away Monday after a two month cancer battle. Calling hours however, will be open to the public on Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pettigrass Funeral Home on Genesee St. in Auburn.
After fighting for two months, Jenna Hinman, wife of Ft Drum SGT Brandon Hinman, has passed away. The heartbreaking news was posted on Prayers For Jenna's Facebook page, 'Today our hearts are broken. We are devastated to inform you that Jenna has suddenly passed away after a courageous two month fight against cancer.'
After weeks of doing well, Jenna Hinman, the soldier's wife fighting a rare cancer, has had a setback and prayers are needed. An update on Prayers For Jenna Facebook page, says Jenna has faced some 'unexpected and serious challenges. Her vital signs have become unstable and her ventilator has been turned all the way up .