ALBANY - flags on state government buildings are at half-staff toay in honor of a New York Marine who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on August 10.

Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley, of Oceanside died while supporting combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, of the 3rd Marine Division, a part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force based in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

"I join with all New Yorkers in mourning the death of this brave Marine," Governor Andrew Cuomo said. "We will remember his service with pride and we extend our regrets at his loss to his friends, family, and fellow Marines."