Today
Gov. Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions be flown
at half-staff on Friday, May 4, in memory of Marine Lance Cpl. Dale
Peterson.
Peterson, 20, of Redmond, died Monday, April 23, in Falluja, Iraq. He
was a member of the 2nd Combat Engineer battalion of the 2nd Marine
Division, based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
“The thoughts and prayers of Oregonians throughout the state are
with Lance Corporal Peterson’s family and friends as they grieve the
loss of a great Oregonian,” said Gov. Kulongoski. “Peterson served our
state and country with great honor, bravery and dedication. He will be
missed by us all.”
