Governor orders flags flown at half-staff for fallen soldier Michael D. Elm

Statement by Governor Jan Brewer

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Army Soldier Michael D. Elm

          “I am heartbroken that another true Arizona hero has lost his life. On Friday, October 14, Army Spc. Michael D. Elm, 25, of Phoenix, was killed while working in the line of duty in Khowst, Afghanistan.

“Spc. Elm was overseas supporting Operation Enduring Freedom when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He died thereafter of wounds suffered from the attack. Spc. Elm was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 26^th Infantry Regiment, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Infantry Division, and was based in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

“I ask that you keep Spc. Elm and his loved ones in your prayers. Please also continue to pray for all our men and women in uniform who risk their lives to preserve our freedoms. Let us never forget their sacrifice, nor take for granted their service.

“I have ordered that all state flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Monday, October 31, in honor of fallen Army soldier Spc. Michael D. Elm.”