All American Patriots -- March 14, 2007, Juneau, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory of a soldier from Glennallen, Alaska, who died Sunday in the line of duty. Sergeant Daniel Eugene Woodcock, 25, was killed in action while deployed in Iraq.
“Todd and I offer our deepest condolences to Sgt. Woodcock’s family and friends,” said Governor Palin. “Daniel was a brave man and set a fine example of leadership and service for young Alaskans to follow. He will be remembered for his endless dedication to his family and country.”
Sgt. Woodcock was serving with the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Department of Defense says Woodcock was on a dismounted patrol in Ad Dawr, Iraq, when a building exploded next to him and took his life.
Sgt. Woodcock is survived by his parents, who live in Glennallen, and his wife, son, and daughter who live in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The state flag will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 23, 2007, to honor and remember Sgt. Woodcock. State flags are lowered for Alaska soldiers killed in the line of duty.