Governor John E. Baldacci has learned of the death of an active duty soldier with Maine ties. Sgt. Brandon Silk, 25, of Orono was killed Monday while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan.
Sgt. Silk was a Black Hawk crew chief, stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, according to his family.
The family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss of their son.
Governor Baldacci will order flags lowered to half-staff on the day of Sgt. Silk’s funeral.
