Sgt. Nicanor Amper IV, 36, of San Jose, CA, died July 5 in Khowst, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, KY. Amper was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol today. Sgt. Amper’s family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.
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