Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Governor

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Claudio Patino IV, of Yorba Linda:

“Maria and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Corporal Claudio Patino. He was a courageous Marine who selflessly fought to defend the everyday freedoms Americans are fortunate to have. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our thoughts and prayers to Claudio’s family, friends and fellow Marines as they mourn this loss.”

Patino, 22, died June 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, U.S. Marine Corps, Twentynine Palms, CA.

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