Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. Noah M. Korte, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol 1/3/11.  Sgt. Korte’s family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.

Governor Jerry Brown ordered the flags at the State Capitol be flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of the New Cuyama Army sergeant killed in Afghanistan on December 11. On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. Christopher L. Muniz, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time."

Flags were ordered flown at half staff over the state capitol Friday in honor of Army Spc. Jameson Lindskog of Pleasanton.

Lindskog, a 23-year-old Army medic, was killed with two others March 29 in the eastern Konar province near Pakistan. His mother, Donna Walker, said he died while helping other soldiers who had been shot. A total of six soldiers died that day in a large offensive operation designed to disrupt a spring enemy buildup.

Lindskog, who was born in San Mateo, attended Pleasanton Middle School and Amador Valley High. A memorial service is scheduled for April 30, but other details have not been made available. Lindskog's family will receive a letter of condolence from Governor Jerry Brown.