Governor Mourns Loss of Maine Soldier (Second loss this weekend)

[MaineDem]

UGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci learned another Maine person has lost his life in Iraq. According to Department of Defense reports, Staff Sgt. James Kristofer Ciraso, 26, of Bangor died December 7th. Those same reports indicate Ciraso was killed when an explosive device near his vehicle went off in Baghdad. Upon learning of the news Governor Baldacci said: “This is the second death of a Maine native that we have learned about this weekend. All our men and women who choose to serve can be called a hero. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Staff Sgt. Ciraso.”

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