Soldier from New York dies in Afghanistan - New York News | NYC Breaking News

Soldier from New York dies in Afghanistan

Posted: Updated:
Pfc. Theodore M. Glende, 23, of Rochester, N.Y., died July 27, 2012, in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo) Pfc. Theodore M. Glende, 23, of Rochester, N.Y., died July 27, 2012, in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo)
MYFOXNY.COM -

A soldier from western New York was killed in Afghanistan last week, the Department of Defense reported.

Pfc. Theodore M. Glende, 23, of Rochester, died July 27, 2012, when enemy forces attacked his unit in Kharwar, in Logar province, the Pentagon said.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered U.S. and state flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff on August 2 in Glende's honor.

"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the loss of Private Glende and I send my deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers," Cuomo said. "We will honor the service of this young soldier and we will be forever grateful for his dedication to our nation." 

Glende was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, based in Vicenza, Italy.

  • National NewsNational

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:26:45 GMT
    The FBI says it has found no sign of the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and is ending a dig in suburban Detroit.
    The FBI says it has found no sign of the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and is ending a dig in suburban Detroit.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:18:38 GMT
    A Central Texas police officer faces an administrative review after shooting a family's trained therapy dog while trying to serve a traffic-related warrant.
    A Central Texas police officer faces an administrative review after shooting a family's trained therapy dog while trying to serve a traffic-related warrant.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:37:39 GMT
    The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday.
    The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday.
  • New York State NewsNew York State News

  • New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman...
    New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman Business Park.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:19:00 GMT
    Federal authorities have accused two upstate New York men of assembling a portable X-ray weapon they intended to use against opponents of Israel.
    Federal authorities have accused two upstate New York men of assembling a portable X-ray weapon they intended to use against opponents of Israel.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:12:52 GMT
    A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion...
    A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion proposal...
Powered by WorldNow
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices