Alaska Governor Sarah Palin [on July 6, 2009] offered her condolences to the family and friends of two Fort Richardson soldiers who died in Afghanistan (Condolences, 2009, ¶1).
Private First Class Aaron E. Fairbairn, 20
Private First Class Aaron E. Fairbairn, 20, of Aberdeen, Washington, died Saturday of injuries sustained from small arms and indirect fire (Condolences, 2009, ¶1).
Private First Class Justin A. Casillas, 19
Private First Class Justin A. Casillas, 19, of Dunnigan, California, also died Saturday in the same attack (Condolences, 2009, ¶1).
“These soldiers served with honor and courage,” Governor Palin said. “Both will be remembered as true American heroes. Todd and I offer the families our prayers and support during this difficult time” (Condolences, 2009, ¶2)
Both men were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division (Condolences, 2009, ¶3).
A state flag, along with a letter of condolence, will be sent to the families (Condolences, 2009, ¶4).
References
Governor Palin mourns loss of Fort Richardson paratroopers. (2009, July 6). State of Alaska, Governor. Retrieved July 7, 2009 from: http://www.gov.state.ak.us/news.php?id=1951
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