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| January 31, 2008 |
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Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier
Flags to be lowered Saturday, February 2, 2008 in honor of Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller
Salem – Today Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, February 2, 2008, in memory of Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller, of Albany .
Miller, 22, passed away on January 27, 2008 after being injured July 9, 2007 when his vehicle encountered an IED in Baghdad, Iraq. Miller was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
“Mikeal served his country and his state with great honor and distinction,” said Governor Kulongoski. “He will be missed by his friends and family and will always be remembered by the citizens of Oregon for his ultimate sacrifice.”
Contacts:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-5040
Patty Wentz, 503-378-6169
Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496
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