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Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Deaths of Three Camp Pendleton Marines

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Benjamin Williams of Orange, TX, Pfc. Christopher White of Southport, NC and Lance Cpl. Brandon Webb of Swartz Creek, MI:

"Maria and I are deeply saddened by the news of Staff Sgt. Williams, Pfc. White and Lance Cpl. Webb's death. These three Marines willingly put their lives on the line to serve our country. We will keep Benjamin, Christopher and Brandon's families in our thoughts and prayers. Their brave service is an example of the determination and courage that makes our nation strong."

Williams, 30, White, 23, and Webb, 20, died June 20 of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA.

In honor of Staff Sgt. Williams, Pfc. White and Lance Cpl. Webb, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.


Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Ukiah Soldier

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Jason Buzzard of Ukiah:

"Maria and I join all Californians in mourning the tragic loss of Sgt. Buzzard. Risking his life to serve his country was a duty that Jason bravely undertook. He died with honor and we will remember his service with gratitude and admiration."
Buzzard, 31, died June 21 as a result of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HEMTT cargo truck during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.

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

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Lancaster Marine

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Christopher Leon of Lancaster:

"Today we honor Cpl. Leon for his devotion to serving our country. Maria and I join all Californians in offering our deepest sympathies to Christopher's loved ones. We must never forget the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of our armed forces to ensure our freedoms."

Leon, 20, died June 20 as a result of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

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