03/13/2008 GAAS:129:08 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Print Version |
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Bell Gardens Soldier: Cpl. Jose A. Paniagua-Morales
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following
statement regarding the death of Cpl. Jose A. Paniagua-Morales of Bell Gardens, CA:
"Corporal Jose Paniagua-Morales was a true patriot who gave
his life in the defense of liberty. He fought with honor, bravery and loyalty to
our country and his fellow soldiers. On behalf of the people of California, Maria and I
offer our prayers and deepest condolences to Jose's loved ones as they mourn the
loss of an extraordinary Californian."
Paniagua-Morales, 22, died March 7 as a result of wounds
suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive in Samarra, Iraq.
Paniagua-Morales was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th
Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, United States Army, Fort Lewis, WA.
In honor of Cpl. Paniagua-Morales, Capitol flags will be
flown at half-staff.
