Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Robert Moscillo of Salem, NH:
"By joining the armed forces, Lance Cpl. Moscillo courageously accepted responsibility for protecting our country and our freedoms. Maria and I send our sympathies to Robert's loved ones. His service and sacrifice reminds us that the men and women of the United States Marine Corps put their lives on the line every day to overcome any obstacles that threaten our freedom."
Moscillo, 21, died May 1 of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA.
In honor of Lance Cpl. Moscillo, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Elisha Parker of Taberg, NY:
"Today, we pay tribute to Sgt. Parker, who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Elisha's loved ones have lost a devoted family member and our nation has lost a courageous Marine. Maria and I will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers."
Parker, 21, died May 4 of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA.
In honor of Sgt. Parker, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
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