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Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine: Sgt. Merlin German
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following
statement regarding the death of Sgt. Merlin German, of
Manhattan, NY:
"We are forever indebted to Sergeant Merlin German, a true
patriot who gave his life to safeguard democracy. Merlin's courage and
unfailing loyalty serve as an inspiration to Americans everywhere. Maria and I
join the people of California
in offering our deepest condolences to Merlin's family, friends and fellow Marines during this time of mourning."
German, 22, died April 11 at Brooke
Army Medical
Center, San
Antonio, TX, from wounds he
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on
February 22, 2005. German was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, United
States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton,
CA, while deployed in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In honor of Sgt. German, Capitol flags will be flown at
half-staff.
