Governor Mourns Maine Army National Guard Soldier's Death

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June 15, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Governor Mourns Maine Army National Guard Soldier's Death
AUGUSTA - Governor John E. Baldacci has learned of the death of a Maine Army National Guard soldier.

Sgt. Richard K. Parker, 26, was killed in action June 13 while serving in Iraq. He was a member of Battery A, 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Regiment from Waterville serving with the Security Force II element in Iraq.

Sgt. Parker's family has been notified. His home of record was Phillips.

"Sgt. Parker was well-loved and greatly respected by his unit and the Maine Army National Guard," Governor Baldacci said. "We're very lucky both as a state and as a country to have people of the quality of Sgt. Parker who are willing to serve and put themselves on the front lines."

"I was very, very sorry to learn of this death," Governor Baldacci continued. "May God bless Sgt. Parker and his family. On behalf of everybody in Maine, I want to send my condolences to the family. We will do everything we can to honor him and his service."

Governor Baldacci has placed condolence calls to the family.

Flags will be ordered flown at half-staff on the day of Sgt. Parker's funeral.

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