07/17/2008 GAAS:542:08 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Print Version | Email / Share
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following
statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevenson, of Newton, NJ:
"Lance Corporal Stevenson was a courageous Marine who fought
bravely to defend our nation's freedom. His sacrifice, commitment and loyalty
to his fellow citizens serve as an example to all Californians that will not be
forgotten. Maria and I extend our deepest sympathies to Jeffery's family and
friends as they mourn this tremendous loss."
Stevenson, 20, died July 13 from a non-hostile incident in
Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Stevenson was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine
Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA.
In honor of Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevenson, Capitol flags will
be flown at half-staff.
