http://www.militarycity.com/valor/474934.htmlGovernor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine Cpl. Brian Oliveira
http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/2701/
Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Brian Oliveira, of Raynham, MA, who was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA:
“Maria and I join Brian’s fellow Marines here in California and his family at home in honoring him for his service to this country. We are thankful for his bravery and offer our solemn condolences to the Oliveira family.”
Oliveira, 22, died Oct. 25 from injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA.
In honor of Oliveira, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
Marine Cpl. Brian Oliveira22, of Raynham, Mass.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Oct. 25 from injuries sustained in enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq.
Marine from Massachusetts killed in Iraq Associated Press
BOSTON — Cpl. Brian Oliveira was killed in battle during his second deployment to Iraq, the Department of Defense said, leaving behind a 6-week-old baby boy he had met only in pictures.
“Brian was the most dedicated and proud Marine I ever met,” said Heather Bostrom, 20, a former girlfriend who remained a close friend. “It was his life.”
The Pentagon said Oliveira, 22, died Monday from injuries suffered during fighting in Iraq’s Anbar province. No further details were available.
Oliveira was a squad leader assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He left for his second tour of Iraq in May.
He joined the Marine Corps in January 2001 and received several medals, including the Combat Action Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal.
Oliveira and his wife, who had made their home in San Diego, welcomed their son, Nathan, on Sept. 11. Oliveira originally was from Raynham
Marine from Massachusetts killed in Iraq Associated Press
BOSTON — Cpl. Brian Oliveira was killed in battle during his second deployment to Iraq, the Department of Defense said, leaving behind a 6-week-old baby boy he had met only in pictures.
“Brian was the most dedicated and proud Marine I ever met,” said Heather Bostrom, 20, a former girlfriend who remained a close friend. “It was his life.”
The Pentagon said Oliveira, 22, died Monday from injuries suffered during fighting in Iraq’s Anbar province. No further details were available.
Oliveira was a squad leader assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He left for his second tour of Iraq in May.
He joined the Marine Corps in January 2001 and received several medals, including the Combat Action Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal.
Oliveira and his wife, who had made their home in San Diego, welcomed their son, Nathan, on Sept. 11. Oliveira originally was from Raynham
I was working for his father at the time of his death. I dont really now why I'm righting this at this time. It crushed the family his father is the nicest guy. A vietman era paratrooper who was the funniest person in the world. The way he freaked out should be a skit on Saturday night live .But when his son died he changed kinda grey and numb. He was so numb he didn't even cry at the miliary honors before he was laid to rest. I've seen many military deaths but you don't see what it does to the family down the road, you see them at the funeral and they go away.
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