Sailor With Local Ties to Appear on NFL Playoff Game
Luke and Debra Backus say their nephew is scheduled to appear on a video greeting during Sunday's game between the Giants and 49ers.
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Andrew Backus, center, with cousins Kyle and Clarissa Backus of Durham.
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HN Andrew Backus of the U.S. Navy 2nd Marine Division is currently serving in Afghanistan where the Putnam Valley, NY native will be cheering on the New York Giants this weekend when they play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship.
Andrew, who was deployed in December, is the nephew of Luke and Debra Backus of Durham.
"We are proud of him and we are very worried," the couple says.
On Sunday, Andrew will appear in a brief video greeting during the game between the Giants and 49ers. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on FOX.
Jimbo
9:40 am on Friday, January 20, 2012
I believe he is a Sailor not a Soldier. The Marines us Navy corpmen. And even if he was not a corpmen he would be a Marine not a Soldier
Michael Hayes
10:25 am on Friday, January 20, 2012
Jimbo You're absolutely correct, thanks for the clarification. I've changed the headline to reflect that.
Yutt
12:03 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012
God bless America and god bless andrew. Keep fighting. Your a hero, And michael Hayes this read is bland and weak. Add detail, excitement, explain the life of Andrewz the job of a corpsman And Show the dangers this brave soul is encountering. Not to downplay others but come on mike
Michael Hayes
9:02 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012
Thanks for the comment Yutt. Hopefully I'll get to sit down with Andrew upon his safe return and write about his service. His family was gracious enough to send me some information with the photo that you see.