All Star Flags November, 2011 | All Star Flags - Part 2

American Flags and Kentucky Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, November 10th in the commonwealth of Kentucky in honor of Sgt. James M. Darrough.

According to the office of the governor:
Sgt. Darrough died in Kabul province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 101st Finance Company, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

American Flags and Missouri Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, Noveber 10th in the state of Missouri in honor of US Army First Sergeant Billy Joe Siercks.

According to the office of the governor:
First Sergeant Siercks was a soldier in the U.S. Army serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He died on Oct. 1 of wounds he sustained on Sept. 27, 2011, when insurgents attacked his unit using indirect fire in Afghanistan.

In addition to the flags statewide, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at all state buildings in Benton County be flown at half-staff from Nov. 12 to Nov. 17.

First Sergeant Siercks was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal With Combat Distinguishing Device “V”, Bronze Star Medal (2 awards), Purple Heart (2 awards), Army Commendation Medal (2 awards), Army Achievement Medal (3 awards), Army Good Conduct Medal (4 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal With Bronze Service Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal With Bronze Service Star (2 awards), Iraq Campaign Medal With Bronze Service Star (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (3 awards), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3 awards), NATO Medal (2 awards), Combat Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert), Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), and the Overseas Service Bar (5 awards).

American Flags and Maryland Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, November 10th in the state of Maryland in honor of Army Lt. Col. David E. Cabrera. Lt. Col. Cabrera died on October 29, 2011 while serving in Kabul province, Afghanistan.

American Flags and Virginia Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, November 10th at the capitol facility and in the county of Prince William in honor of US Army First Sergeant Billy Joe Siercks.

Arkansas Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 6th in the state of Arkansas in honor of Specialist Sarina N. Butcher.

American Flags and Arizona Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, November 4th in the state of Arizona in honor of Glendale Police Officer Brad Jones.

American Flags and Montana Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, November 3rd in the state of Montana in honor of Army National Guard SPC Liam McWilliams. SPC McWilliams was member of the 260th Engineer Company of the MTARNG.

American Flags and Michigan Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, November 4th in the state of Michigan in honor of US Naval Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson.

According to the office of the governor:
Robinson, 34, of Petoskey, was among 30 service members killed on Aug. 6 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Their helicopter was shot down by enemy forces in Afghanistan’s Wardak province.

Robinson was assigned to SEAL Team THREE from March 6, 2000 to April 12, 2002. After completing one tour, he transferred to SEAL Team SEVEN from April 12, 2002 to April 2, 2004. He began a rigorous selection and training course with Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG). Nine months after beginning this training process, Senior Chief Robinson was selected to be a NSWDG Operator and completed numerous deployments.

Robinson was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards including the Bronze Star Medal with Valor (4), including one for extraordinary heroism, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Combat Action Ribbon (2), Presidential Unit Citation (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and numerous other personal and unit decorations.

American Flags and Connecticut Flag to fly at half-staff starting November 1st in the state of Connecticut in honor of Sergeant Ari Cullers.

According to the office of the governor:
Sergeant Cullers, 28, of New London, served in the Army’s Headquarters, Headquarters Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and was stationed out of Ft. Drum, NY. He was killed by a rocket propelled grenade while repairing a bulldozer in Kandahar province.

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