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Bordallo Mourns Loss of Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Gamboa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 28, 2008– Washington, D.C. –

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo issued the following statement upon receiving official notification from the United States Army of the death of Army Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Gamboa, formerly of Dededo.

“Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Gamboa was a brave soldier who loved his family, his country, and our island. I join our community in mourning his loss, and in prayer for his wife, children, and family.”

“Staff Sergeant Gamboa gave the ultimate sacrifice for his nation and we are deeply appreciative of his commitment to preserving our freedom. He inspires us with his selfless dedication and we honor him.”

“On behalf of our island community, I have personally expressed deep condolences to the family of Staff Sgt. Gamboa. I extend these same sympathies to all who knew and loved him. His service to our country and our island will be honored always.”

Staff Sergeant Gamboa was assigned to B Company, 1^st Squadron, 2^nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, V Corps, Vilseck, Germany. According to the U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant Gamboa died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq when his position came under indirect fire on March 25, 2008.

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Contact: Joseph E. Duenas in Washington, D.C. at 202-225-1188 or Audreya Taitano at 671-477-4272/4

joseph.duenas@mail.house.gov or audreya.taitano@mail.house.gov

www.house.gov/bordallo

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