Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Governor

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Irvin M. Ceniceros of Clarksville, AR:

“The death of Lance Corporal Irvin Ceniceros is a true loss. He gave his life while serving our country and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Irvin’s friends and family as they mourn the loss of this brave Marine.”

Ceniceros, 21, 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. Ceniceros, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.