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| September 19, 2007 |
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Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
Flags to be lowered Thursday, September 20, 2007, in honor of Army Captain Drew Jensen
Salem - Today Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff throughout Oregon tomorrow, Thursday, September 20, 2007, in honor of Captain Drew Jensen.
Jensen, 27, of Clackamas, died September 7th from wounds suffered on May 7 in Ba’qubah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team).
“Captain Jensen lived his life with honesty and integrity and he made each day count for himself and for everyone he came in contact with,” said Governor Kulongoski. “He was the husband, son and friend that every family wants.”
Contact:
Patty Wentz, 503-378-6169
Kristina Edmunson, 503-378-5040
Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496
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