GLENBURN, Maine — A soldier with ties to Maine has died in Kuwait in a noncombat-related incident, according to officials.
Staff Sgt. Jessica M. Wing, 42, reportedly died Aug. 27 in Kuwait City, according to news releases from the Department of Defense and Gov. Paul LePage.
Wing was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Bangor, Maine. News releases from the governor’s office and the Department of Defense stated she was from Glenburn, Maine, and Alexandria, Va., respectively.
“It brings me great sadness to learn of the death of Staff Sgt. Wing,” LePage said in a news release. “Maine has lost a great soldier and a great Mainer. Ann’s and my thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Staff Sergeant Wing during these difficult times. We are forever indebted to her for her service to her state and to her country.”
No funeral arrangements have been made at this time, according to the release.
RIP Staff Sgt. Jessica M. Wing, thank you for your service, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and comrades at this sad time.
From a Maine and US supporter here in the UK.
*salute*
Our hearts, and prayers are with the family. You served your Country Proud.
RIP. You made the ultimate sacrifice for your country.
Rest in peace, Jess, and thanks for all you did for Maine Aviation. You will be missed.
Jessica was my neighbor growing up in Bowdoinham Maine and I have many memories with her. I am heart broken by her passing especially as she was doing what she loved, protecting all of us. She joined the military after high school but would always stop over when she was on leave. The military was her life and ultimately her death. I am honored to have called her my friend of many, many years and believe there is no other way she would want to go than by defending her country. God bless you my friend and thank you for your service.
Amen! Very nicely said.