The state Senate today passed a resolution and held a moment of silence in honor of the late Jamie Riley, a soldier from Fair Haven who died in a crash in New Mexico last month.

Mr. Riley’s father attended the session.

For more on the late PFC Riley, please go here.

Twenty-one years old at the time of his death, the Scots-American Mr. Riley was a 2015 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School.

According to the Star Ledger, “On the evening of Jan. 22, 2019, Jamie, along with another soldier, were both fatally injured in a Stryker vehicle accident during a training exercise. Although his time was tragically cut short, his prestigious awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Air Assault Badge, Combat and Special Skill Badge, Basic Marksmanship Badge, and Bar, Weapon: Rifle Expert.”