Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Governor

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Brian J. Pedro of Rosamond:

“Sergeant Brian Pedro was a brave soldier who gave his life in the line of duty. Maria and I are grateful for his service and deeply saddened by his death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Brian’s friends, family and fellow service members as they remember and mourn the passing of this courageous soldier.”

Pedro, 27, died October 2 in Pol-e-Khumri, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the 2nd Engineer Battalion, White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

In honor of Sgt. Pedro, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.