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Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Memory of Oregon Soldier

A memorial service for Spc. Daniel Leckel will be held Saturday, at 10:00 AM at Glendale High School.

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(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff throughout Oregon on Saturday, August 4th, in honor of Army Specialist Daniel A. Leckel.

Leckel, 19, of Medford, died July 25 in Baghdad, Iraq.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.

"Specialist Leckel’s determination and bravery are reminders of what makes us so proud to be an Oregonian," Governor Kulongoski said. "My thoughts and prayers are with Specialist Leckel’s family and community as we all mourn the loss of this courageous and outstanding young soldier."




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Sue August 3, 2007 10:22 am (Pacific time)

S. LaMarche--I couldn't agree with you more! Well said. I am sick of this!


S.LaMarche; August 2, 2007 5:37 pm (Pacific time)

he is notforgotten. Bush, you are a bastard. Opinion reflected not necessarily that of S-N.com.

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