OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
GAAS:509:04 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/18/2004
Governor
Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Deaths of Two
Camp Pendleton Marines: 2nd Lt. James P.
Blecksmith and Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Burns
Governor Schwarzenegger today
issued the following statement regarding the
deaths of 2nd Lt. James P. Blecksmith, of San
Marino, CA, and Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Burns, of
Laramie, WY, both of whom were stationed at Camp
Pendleton, CA:
"Courageous soldiers such as
James and Kyle dedicate their lives to keep us
safe and protect our liberty, and Maria and I
are forever grateful for their service. Their
devotion and bravery serve as a model for all
Americans. Our prayers go out to their loved
ones during this difficult time."
Blecksmith, 24, and Burns, 20,
died Nov. 11 as a result of enemy action in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq. Blecksmith was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, CA. Burns was assigned to 1st Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, CA.
In honor of Blecksmith and
Burns, Capitol flags will be flown at
half-staff.
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