California Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Four Camp Pendleton Marines

09/11/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the deaths of Cpl. Christopher L. Poole Jr. of Mount Dora, FL; Cpl. Bryan J. Scripsick of Wayne, OK; Staff Sgt. John C. Stock of Longview, TX; and Sgt. Michael J. Yarbrough, of Malvern, AR.

“The loss of these four heroic Marines reminds us of the dangers that our armed forces face while defending our country. We will never forget the sacrifices they made for the cause of freedom. Maria and I wish to convey our deepest sympathies to their families and friends as they mourn this tragic loss and we will continue to pray for their comfort.”

Poole, 22, Scripsick, 22, Stock, 26 and Yarbrough, 24 died Sept. 6 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA.

In honor of Cpl. Poole, Cpl. Scripsick, Staff Sgt. Stock and Sgt. Yarbrough, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

Source: California Governor