Faces of War

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Carmichael Soldier

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Raymond N. Spencer Jr., of Carmichael , CA :

"Maria and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Private First Class Raymond Spencer. His loss reminds us all of the perils he faced as he defended freedom and democracy for all Americans and his service will not be forgotten."

Spencer, 23, died June 21 as a result of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire in Baghdad , Iraq . Spencer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army, Fort Bliss , TX .

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


Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of two Camp Pendleton Marines

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Wilson of Duluth, GA and Sgt. Shawn P. Martin of Delmar, NY:

"Serving our country is a noble task that Staff Sergeant Stephen Wilson and Sergeant Shawn Martin performed with bravery and fortitude. They courageously stood proudly beside their fellow Marines to serve our country. We send our sincerest condolences to their family and friends in Georgia and New York ."

Wilson, 28, and Martin, 30, died June 20 as a result of wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq . Wilson and Martin were assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton , CA .

In honor of Staff Sgt. Wilson and Sgt. Martin, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.


Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Fullerton Soldier

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Pvt. Shane M. Stinson, of Fullerton , CA :

"As a member of the armed forces, Private Shane Stinson fulfilled a tremendous responsibility to our nation. Shane reminds us of the courage and valor of all our service men and women serving in our nation's military. Maria and I extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Shane."

Stinson, 23, died June 23 as a result of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire in Baghdad , Iraq . Stinson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army, Fort Benning , GA.

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