U.S. Army Specialist Christopher W. Opat, 29. Spc. Opat, of Spencer, Iowa, died June 15 in Baquah, Iraq of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, out of Joint Base Lewis, McChord, Wash.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of another brave young person serving our country overseas,” Governor Culver said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Christopher’s family and loved ones. Spc. Opat was courageous in his service, and I join all Iowans in mourning his loss.”

Per Governor Culver’s Executive Order Number One, the Governor will order flags lowered to half staff on the date of Spc. Opat’s funeral. Funeral arrangements are currently pending.

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