04/11/2008 GAAS:176:08 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Print Version | Email / Share
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Hanford Airman: Tech. Sgt. Anthony L. Capra
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following
statement regarding the death of Tech. Sgt. Anthony L. Capra, of Hanford,
CA:
"California
mourns the loss of Technical Sergeant Anthony Capra, a dedicated patriot who sacrificed
his life for the cause of freedom. We are eternally grateful to Anthony for his
valor, leadership and service to this country. On behalf of all Californians, Maria
and I extend our deepest condolences to Anthony's family and friends during
this difficult time."
Capra, 31, died April 9 as a result of wounds suffered when
he encountered an improvised explosive device near Golden Hills, Iraq.
Capra was assigned to Detachment 63, 688 Armament Systems Squadron, United
States Air Force, Indian Head City,
MD.
In honor of Tech. Sgt. Capra, Capitol flags will be flown at
half-staff.
