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Governor Camacho receives ESGR award for employer support during lieutenant governor’s send-off ceremony
October 1, 2009
Adjutant Gen. Donald J. Goldhorn of the Guam National Guard hosted the official send-off ceremony for Lt. Gov. Michael W. Cruz, M.D., today at the Guam Army National Guard Readiness Center in Barrigada. The lieutenant governor shared a few words with a crowd filled with family, friends, employees, elected officials, and fellow guardsmen and women during the ceremony.
“I am humbled and most especially grateful for the support and encouragement from everyone,” said Lt. Gov. Cruz. “I am an American soldier who will go onto the battlefield and serve along side our men and women. I will do so proudly and without hesitation.”
During the ceremony, Lt. Gov. Cruz pinned yellow ribbons, a sign of support for deployed troops, on his family members including his youngest daughter, Taylor, who will celebrate her first birthday three days after his deployment.
“Like any soldier deployed, I will miss my family deeply, and no words can fully express how much their strength and support mean to me at this time,” said Lt. Gov. Cruz.
Governor Felix P. Camacho shared words of encouragement and support saying the lieutenant governor will be missed and we will continue to pray for the safe return of all of our troops who are deployed.
“I recall a conversation I had years ago with Mike when I asked him to be my lieutenant governor candidate. One of the stipulations he made clear was that he is a soldier, and there may come a day when he’s called to serve. That day has come, and I fully support not only his need, but his desire to serve our country and defend our freedom,” said Governor Camacho.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) also gave an award to Governor Camacho for his support for the lieutenant governor during his deployment.
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