Lt. Joseph Theinert died to save his platoon last June in Afghanistan, and those platoon members have been enjoying a weekend on Shelter Island — the home of their fallen comrade — before they disband after they return to Fort Drum on Monday.
Music, food and all sorts of beverages were on hand at a Saturday barbecue off Westmoreland Drive on Shelter Island, thrown by Chrystyna Kestler — Lt. Theinert's mother — and Frank Kestler, Lt. Theinert's stepdad.
The troop arrived on the island on Thursday. Here are some pictures of the ongoing events on Shelter Island to honor our armed forces.
