April 16, 2012

GOV. MALLOY, LT. GOV. WYMAN STATEMENT ON DEATH OF SPC. PHILIP C.S. SCHILLER

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement on the death of Army Specialist Philip C.S. Schiller, who was killed by small arms fire while on patrol in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

"My thoughts are with Specialist Schiller's family at this devastating time," said Governor Malloy. "While Spc. Schiller no longer lived in Connecticut, we remember him as our own and honor his sacrifice and his courage. We lost a hero in battle, and our prayers are with Spc. Schiller's unit and the other men and women who are overseas in service to this nation. "

"Spc. Schiller's life was lived with bravery, with commitment and with honor and every Connecticut citizen should stop to reflect what his sacrifice means to all of us," said Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman. "My heart goes out to his family as they deal with this terrible loss of their loved one who died defending the country he loved."

Spc. Schiller, 21, was born in Connecticut and moved to Texas where he joined the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. His father resides in Connecticut.

Flags will be lowered on the day of Spc. Schiller's burial. Details are pending.

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For Immediate Release: April 16, 2012

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