Tuesday, November 29, 2011

 

Arthur's Comrade Dies in the Line of Duty

Today, Arthur made an annoucement about the recent deaths of three soldiers, two who trained with him who were killed in Afghanistan two months ago and a recent casulty just last week. He is collecting donations from students who'd like to help.

The young soldier was just 19, recently graduating from high school.

DANVILLE -- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Corral, of Danville, killed Friday during combat operations in Afghanistan, will be honored Saturday night at a public memorial.

The San Ramon Valley High School Leadership program is sponsoring the tribute to Joshua "Chachi" Corral at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the school's football stadium, 140 Love Lane. The event is open to the public.

Corral, 19, graduated from San Ramon Valley High in 2010. A funeral has yet to be scheduled.

Corral's body will arrive Monday morning at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield. The Warriors' Watch Riders will escort the family to the base and will escort them and Corral's body home to Contra Costa County.

According to the Marine Corps, Corral died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force from Twentynine Palms.
A memorial fund has been set up at Bank of the West. Donations should be sent to "Memorial Fund in memory of Joshua Corral," Account #25916759, Bank of the West, 307 Diablo Road, Danville, CA

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