Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien, 21, of Stanley, NC, died June 9 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. O’Brien was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol today. Lance Cpl. O’Brien’s family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.
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