A New York Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the Jamaica Armory died as a result of fall from the armory roof, according to the New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs.
Specialist Andrew Wilson assigned to Company G, 427th Brigade Support Battalion died shortly after 9 a.m. Dec. 2 when he fell through a skylight in the drill shed ceiling. At the time of the accident, he and another Soldier were attempting to spread a tarp over a section of the armory roof.
“The New York National Guard is saddened by the loss of this Soldier and extend our sympathies to his family, friends and unit at this difficult time,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York and Commander of the New York Army National Guard. “This is a tragic day for this family, the Guard and the Army. Our thoughts are with his family at this time and he will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him,” he said.
Specialist Wilson joined the New York Army National Guard in September 2005. He is a combat veteran and served two tours of duty in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2008 and 2009.
The accident is under investigation and the New York National Guard is working with the Army Safety Center to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding it.
