(Monticello) – County Manager David P Fanslau ordered flags at all County facilities to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, March 16, 2010.  “The flags will be flown at half-staff at all Sullivan County facilities through Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in honor and memoriam of the service to the Country by Private First Class Jason Kropat,” said Fanslau.

“Jason was a native of Sullivan County, and a graduate of Monticello High School.  The Sullivan County community is saddened by the news of Pfc. Kropat’s death, while serving in the military in Afghanistan,” said Fanslau.

“On behalf of the County of Sullivan, I extend deepest sympathy to Jason’s family and friends. Sullivan County and America is the Home of the Free, Because of the Brave!  Pfc. Jason Kropat was among our bravest, and has paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our continued freedom,” concluded Fanslau.

For more information about this press release, please contact David Fanslau, County Manager, at 845-807-0450.

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