Saturday, November 19, 2005

No House of Death

highwayscribery has never made it a policy to publish all the statements regarding deaths in Iraq or Afghanistan released by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

We’ve done so the past two days to highlight the increased numbers in which these soldiers – either from or stationed in California – are now dying.

We have done so to make a point we shall not belabor. After today, this Web log reverts to the occasional reminder of this ghastly business. We will not let George Bush or Al-Qaeda or Al- Zarqawi or Al Franken turn our world, or highwayscribery, into a house of death.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the deaths of Cpl. Jeffry A. Rogers of Oklahoma City, OK, Cpl. Joshua J. Ware of Apache, OK, Lance Cpl. Roger W. Weeds of Biloxi, MS and Lance Cpl. John A Lucente of Grass Valley, CA.

“These Marines were stewards of the safety and freedom we enjoy. Maria and I join all Californians in sending our deepest condolences to the Rogers, Ware and Deeds and Lucente families as they mourn these brave men. Their legacy will continue on in our hearts.”

Rogers, 21, Ware, 20, Deeds, 24 and Lucente, 19 died Nov. 16 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. Deeds, Rogers and Ware all dies as a result of enemy small arms fire and Lucente died from wounds sustained from an enemy hand grenade. All four Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

In honor of Rogers, Ware, Deeds and Lucente, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Matthew J. Holley of San Diego:

“As Spc. Holley’s friends, family and fellow soldiers mourn his tragic loss. Maria and I send them our prayers and our deepest condolences. Mathew served his country with honor in life, as he did even in death. There is no greater sacrifice to be made.”

Holley, 21, died Nov. 15 from injuries sustained as a result of an improved explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY.

In honor of Holley, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of 2nd Lt. Donald Rr. McGlothlin of Lebanon, VA:

“Lt. McGlothlin served his country with courage and dedication and we are profoundly saddened by this tragic loss. Maria and I want to convey our condolences to Donald’s family during this difficult time. We will remember his sacrifice with profound and humble gratitude.”

McGlothlin, 26, died Nov. 16 as a result of injuries sustained from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA His unit was attached to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force.

In honor of McGlothlin, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray of Atwater, OH:

“Maria and I are saddened by the tragic loss of Sgt. Murray. His sacrifice is a reminder that we have the brave men and women of the United States armed forces to thanks [sic] for preserving our freedom and our safety. Our prayers are with his family and friends as the mourn Jeremy.”

Murray, 27, died Nov. 16 as a result of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Ira. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Ca. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

In honor of Murray, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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On Thursday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., the scribe reads from the novel "Vedette or Conversations with the the Flamenco Shadows" http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/margin/nonficSellmanVedette.html at 33 1/3 Book & Gallery Collective, 1200 N. Alvarado (at Sunset). The marvelous guitarist Omar Torrez will provide accompaniment www.omartorrez.com/

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