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Governor Schwarzenegger released
a statement regarding our local hero Private First Class Jay-D H.
Ornsby-Adkins. “This brave
soldier lost his life in the virtuous pursuit of preserving the freedoms our
nation holds sacred. Private
First Class Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins will be remembered for his selfless
sacrifice for his fellow Americans. Maria and I offer our prayers for his
family, friends and fellow soldiers.” Also in honor of Private First
Clas Ornsby-Adkins, Capital flags will be flown at half staff.