Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot died Saturday when an improvised explosive device was detonated near the Hummer carrying four soldiers, who were all killed, an aide to Schwarzenegger said.
Colnot and the other soldiers were assigned to the
1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division from Fort Hood, Texas.
"Sgt. Colnot gave his life serving his country and defending freedom," Schwarzenegger said. "There is no greater, more noble sacrifice than the one Kyle made. Maria and I join all Californians in expressing our deepest sympathies to the family and fellow soldiers as they mourn this brave young man."