12/30/2008 GAAS:850:08 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Print Version |
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following
statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Robert L. Johnson, of Central Point, OR:
“We lost a courageous Marine in Lance Corporal Robert
Johnson who sacrificed his life to preserve the values of freedom and liberty
that define our nation. We are indebted to Robert for his dedicated service and
his efforts to defend our country will not be forgotten. Maria and I join all
Californians in offering our deepest condolences to Robert’s family and friends
as they mourn this terrible loss.”
Johnson, 21, died December 20 as a result of a non-hostile
incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Combat
Logistics Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group,
U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA.
In honor of Lance Cpl. Johnson, Capitol flags will be flown
at half-staff.
