Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Governor

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Jorge Villarreal Jr. of San Antonio, TX:

“Maria and I were saddened to learn of the death of Corporal Jorge Villarreal Junior. This brave Marine made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of the U.S., and his service will be remembered forever. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of Jorge during this difficult time.”

Villarreal, 22, died October 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA.

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