05/07/2008 GAAS:235:08 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Print Version | Email / Share
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Union Pacific Railroad Police Officer Aaron Garcia
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the following
statement regarding the death of Union Pacific Railroad Police Officer Aaron
Garcia of Imperial, CA:
"Maria and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of
Officer Aaron Garcia. Day after day,
Aaron put his life on the line to keep Californians safe, protect our railways
and serve his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aaron's family,
friends and fellow officers as they mourn his loss."
Garcia, 39, died May 7 as the result of a traffic accident
that occurred while he was on duty in Riverside County.
He is survived by his wife and children.
In honor of Officer Garcia, Capitol flags will be flown at
half-staff.
