(Albany, NY – July 8, 2013) Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation, sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida), that designates Route 365A in the City of Oneida as the “LCpl. Jeremy Lasher Memorial Highway.” Lasher was killed 
July 23, 2009 in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was driving hit an improvised explosive device. He was 27.
“Lance Corporal Jeremy Lasher gave his life in service to his country,”
Valesky said. “By designating Route 365A in the City of Oneida as the
‘LCpl. Jeremy Lasher Memorial Highway,’ his sacrifice will be honored and
remembered in a public way in his hometown.”
“Unfortunately, no bridge, building, highway or memorial can bring Jeremy
back to his family. He’s a hero to us because he volunteered to fight for
and defend the country he loved,” Jennifer Lasher, speaking for the family,
said. “Hopefully, with the naming of Route 365A after Jeremy, it will cause
others to reflect, even if just for a moment, and remember the sacrifices
our men and women of the Armed Services make for us.
Lasher was born in Hamilton, N.Y. on November 12, 1981. He was active in
sports such as Pop Warner Football and Little League. He graduated from
Oneida High School in 2000 and married Andrea Wolcik in 2006. He was a
member of the Verona Fire Department and enjoyed music, golfing,
snowmobiling, landscaping and spending time with his family and friends.
He enlisted in the Marine Corps on October 10, 2006 and was serving his
second tour of duty when he was killed. He is survived by his wife and
their son, Caden; his mother and stepfather, Vicki and Scott Arnold; his
sister Jennifer Lasher; brothers Daniel and Ryan, who is also a Marine; and
stepbrothers Collin and Conner Lasher. The song “Don’t Stop Believing,” by
Journey, held a special meaning as a motto for Lasher and his family.
“Jeremy will always be a hero to his family and friends. Our hope is that
others will remember him and what he stood for, as well as so many others
that have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Jennifer Lasher said.” Jeremy’s
family is most grateful to Senator Valesky and everyone in his office that
has helped to make this possible. It’s been a long time coming, but knowing
his name will forever be a reminder to anyone passing through his hometown
makes the journey worth it. Semper Fi and ‘Don’t Stop Believing.’”
State Route 365A from its intersection with State Route 5 to its
intersection with State Route 365 in the City of Oneida will be designated
the “LCpl. Jeremy Lasher Memorial Highway.”
Pictured is Senator Valesky.