Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Governor

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Alec E. Catherwood of Byron, IL:

“Lance Corporal Alec Catherwood was an honorable Marine. In the line of duty, he bravely faced unimaginable dangers to defend the ideals of our great nation. With great sorrow, Maria and I extend our thoughts and prayers to Alec’s family and loved ones during their time of mourning.”

Catherwood, 19, died October 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA.

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