Corporal Powell and Lance Corporal Brown

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Jose A. Galvan of San Antonio, TX:

"Serving in our nation's armed forces is a dangerous yet noble cause. Cpl. Galvan committed himself to protecting the United States and made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. Maria and I will keep Jose's family in our prayers as they grieve this terrible loss."

Galvan, 22, died Nov. 5 as a result of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations 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 Cpl. Galvan, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.


Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Sacramento Marine

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown of Sacramento, CA:

"California has lost a valiant service member. Lance Cpl. Brown lost his life while serving our country abroad. Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Timothy's family, friends and fellow Marines that served alongside him."

Brown, 21, died Nov. 14 as a result of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

In honor of Lance Cpl. Brown, 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 Cpl. Kyle W. Powell of Colorado Springs, CO:

"Cpl. Powell, who died in the defense of freedom, deserves our gratitude for his patriotic service and ultimate sacrifice. Maria and I send our condolences to Kyle's family. We must never forget the vigilance required to defend our freedoms at home and abroad."

Powell, 21, died Nov. 4 as a result of injuries sustained while conducting combat operations 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 Cpl. Powell, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.