SACRAMENTO – On behalf of all Californians, Governor Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown on Tuesday honored Sgt. Adan Gonzales Jr., who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation.

Gonzales, 28, of Bakersfield, died Aug. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Gonzales was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

The governor and first lady extended their deepest condolences to Gonzales' family and friends.

In memorial, Gov. Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol on Tuesday.

Sgt. Gonzales’ family will receive a letter of condolence from the governor.