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January 25, 2006
 

Abercrombie statement on Pvt. Calapini

 
Washington, DC -- Congressman Neil Abercrombie expressed his condolences today on the death of Marine Private Lewis Thomas Duquez Calapini, of Waipahu, who was killed January 23 in a non-hostile vehicle accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq.

 

He was serving with Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

 

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Private Calapini,” said Abercrombie.

 

“As a member of our island ohana, his death hits home especially hard.

 

“I join our entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and fellow Marines.

 

“He was one of America’s finest.  We honor him for his courage, patriotism and devotion to duty.”

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