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Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 24, 2004
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Gov. Gary Locke’s Statement on the Release of Names of Six Stryker Brigade Soldiers Killed in Mosul Attack

OLYMPIA – Dec. 24, 2004 – Gov. Gary Locke today released the following statement upon the release of the names of the six Fort Lewis-based Stryker Brigade soldiers killed in an apparent suicide attack on a soldier mess tent in Mosul, Iraq, last Tuesday:

“My heart goes out to the families of these brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, for our security and for democracy for the people of Iraq. I know that receiving this news is especially difficult during the holidays. Our family is keeping everyone who has been touched by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers.”


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