Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Governor and First Lady Honor Lance Cpl. John F. Farias

Lance Cpl. John F. Farias, 20, of New Braunfels, TX, died June 28 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA. Farias was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol today. Lance Cpl. Farias’ family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.

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