SACRAMENTO – On behalf of Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

In memorial, Governor Brown ordered flags to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol today. Cpl. Bateman’s family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.

Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman, 22, of Tulsa, OK, died January 15, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA . Bateman was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.