“P. Andrew McKenna, a heroic Rhode Islander, who gave his life in service of our nation”, wrote U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline in a statement Sunday.
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“I join all Rhode Islanders in mourning the loss of Sgt”.
McKenna, a Special Forces soldier, died in a suicide bombing attack. McKenna was an extraordinary young man with a big heart and a dedicated, distinguished soldier. McKenna for his service and sacrifice.
Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, who met McKenna at the parade and presented him with the flag, called him a “truly great citizen, soldier, person and patriot” in a tweet on Sunday. Peter Andrew McKenna Jr. died Friday in Kabul during an attack on a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation facility.
McKenna returned to Rhode Island in July, where he was honored during Bristol’s Annual Fourth of July Parade, Reed’s office said. His family has not release any information on when or where there services will take place.
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced that the stage flag would stay at half-staff on McKenna was laid to rest, she said on Tuesday. “It’s very sad, but his family should be proud, and his mother said he was doing exactly what he wanted to be doing, which was serving his country”, said Raimondo. I was fortunate to meet Sgt. So while we didn’t know Andrew McKenna or his family, we probably knew someone who knew them.
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He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2002 and began his career as a Green Beret when he was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group as communications sergeant in May of 2003. He earned a bachelor’s degree in strategic studies from Norwich University in 2014.
