Palin Mourns the Loss of Soldiers from Fort Wainwright

Office of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-38

Governor Palin Mourns the Loss of Fort Wainwright Soldiers

February 25, 2009, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her condolences to the family and friends of three Fort Wainwright soldiers who were killed in Iraq on Monday.

Corporal Michael L. Mayne, 21, of Burlington Flats, N.Y.; Specialist Michael B. Alleman, 31, of Logan, Utah; and Private First Class Zachary R. Nordmeyer, 21, of Indianapolis, died of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by small-arms fire in Balad. The soldiers were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based at Fort Wainwright.

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of these fallen heroes who served their country with great honor and dignity,” Governor Palin said. “Their dedicated service and efforts to defend our country will not be forgotten. Todd and I send our sincerest condolences to the families during this painful time.”

A state flag, along with a letter of condolence, will be sent to each family.