Gov. Issues Statement on Death of 29 Palms Marine

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Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Twentynine Palms Marine

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest, of St. Clair, Michigan:

“Maria and I join the people of California in offering our condolences to the loved ones of Corporal Jeffrey Standfest. Jeffrey was a brave Marine who defended this country with courage and pride. His sacrifice and service will not be forgotten.”

Standfest, 23, died June 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Twentynine Palms, CA.

In honor of Cpl. Standfest, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.