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Costa Statement on Lemoore Tragedy

April 7, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the death of two Navy officers from Naval Air Station, Lemoore.

"I was deeply saddened to learn of this tragedy that took the lives of two men who have served their country honorably. It is a tragic reminder that the men and women of our Armed Forces put their lives at risk every single day in defense of our beloved country. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lt. Matthew Ira Lowe and Lt. Nathan Hollingsworth Williams and the entire Lemoore community."