Honor Fallen Army Captain

Senate Resolution No. 3280 BY: Senator AKSHAR MOURNING the death of Timothy M. Neild, Captain in the Army National Guard, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative Body mourns the death of Timothy M. Neild of Candor, New York, who died on Monday, October 13, 2017, at the age of 37; and WHEREAS, Timothy M. Neild graduated from Candor High School, Class of 1998; he received his formal education from Delhi University and Binghamton University for Carpentry and Mechanical Engineering; and WHEREAS, An Afghanistan veteran, Timothy M. Neild was the recipient of a Bronze Star for his valiant military service; and WHEREAS, Timothy M. Neild was a Captain in the Army National Guard in the 27th Brigade in Syracuse, New York; he completed his military training at Sapper School; in addition, he was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1371, and a member of the honor guard; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his grandfather, William Standinger, Jr., Timothy M. Neild is survived by his wife, Sha-la Neild; parents, Rick and Wendy Neild; daughter, Catherine Neild; step-son, David Tyner, II; sisters, Aubrey (Eric) Lang, Rachel (James) Conklin; brother, Sean Cook-Neild; maternal grandmother, Florence Sawyer; paternal grandmother, Jean (Vaughn) Neild; special uncle, Bill (Debra) Standinger III; niece, Shawna; nephews, Brodie and Liam; and canine companion, Tucker Wucker Snuggle Bear; as well as several other extended family members and friends; and WHEREAS, Individuals, such as Timothy M. Neild, who dedicated their lives to military service merit the commendation and applause of all citizens for their commitment to the preservation of American freedom; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Timothy M. Neild leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and his memory will remain in the hearts of all those who had the honor of knowing him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Timothy M. Neild, and to express its deepest condolences to his family; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Timothy M. Neild.