Mangano Orders Flag Flown At Half-Staff Following Serviceman's Death

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announces that all flags flown at County buildings will be flown at half-staff for three days in honor of U.S. Army Captain Juan Lightfoot of Elmont.

“There is no comfort we can offer the family and friends of U.S. Army Capt. Juan Lightfoot of Elmont, who made the ultimate sacrifice serving his Country. Franklin Delano Roosevelt said ‘In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.’ In honor of his sacrifice for his Country in fighting for freedom, Nassau County will fly its flags at half-staff for three days. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends,” said County Executive Mangano.