Posted by
Ron Devito on Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:53:57 PM
Private First Class Nicolas H. J. Gideon, 20
Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin offered her condolences to the family and friends
of a Fort Richardson soldier who died in Afghanistan. Private First
Class Nicolas H. J. Gideon, 20, of Murrieta, California died Monday of
injuries sustained when his mounted patrol received rocket-propelled
grenade and small arms fire (Ft. Richardson, 2009, ¶1).
“Private
First Class Gideon was a brave American who served his country with
honor,” Governor Palin said. “His loyalty and sacrifice will never be
forgotten. Todd and I send his family and fellow soldiers our deepest
condolences during this difficult time” (Ft. Richardson, 2009, ¶2).
Private
First Class Gideon was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Ft. Richardson, 2009, ¶3).
A state flag, along with a letter of condolence, will be sent to his family (Ft. Richardson, 2009, ¶4).
Commentary
As a Commander-in-Chief, this is a most painful task to perform, simultaneously, these are fitting and beautiful tributes.
This
blog publisher has noticed that Governor Palin does these tributes for
any soldier who has fallen, and who had been based out of an Alaska
military installation -- regardless of whether they lived out-of-state
prior.
Governor Palin's son, Track, 20 is serving in Iraq and
she saw him off on September 11, 2008 along with all the other troops
she bid farewell to that day.
She understands completely the
sacrifices these young men and women make serving our country and knows
the meaning of the ultimate sacrifice.
References
Gov [Palin] Mourns Loss of Ft. Richardson Soldier: Private First Class Nicolas H. J. Gideon. (2009, July 9). State of Alaska, Governor. Retrieved July 9, 2009 from: http://www.gov.state.ak.us/news.php?id=1960