Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Governor

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Jacob J. Toves, of Grover Beach, CA:

“Lance Corporal Jacob Toves served with pride, courage and an unyielding sense of honor to our country. His commitment to freedom and to safeguarding democracy will never be forgotten. Maria and I join all Californians in offering our thoughts and prayers to Jacob’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

Toves, 27, died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Toves was assigned to the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan.

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