California Governor Statement on Death of two Camp Pendleton Marines: Staff Sgt. Stephen Wilson and Sgt. Shawn P. Martin
By admin - Posted on June 26th, 2007
Tagged: California
• Casualties
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• Flags at half-staff
• George W Bush
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• Iraq war
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• USMC
06/25/2007 -- California 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.
Source: California Governor
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