Residents held a candlelight vigil last week, just days after the death of Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis.
The 24-year-old was killed during an insurgent attack on August 28.
His body was returned to his New Dorp neighborhood Wednesday.
His family says he loved serving as a soldier.
Governor Cuomo ordered flags around New York State be flown at half-staff Wednesday in Ollis' honor.
