HENDERSON, NV (FOX5) -
Governor Brian Sandoval Friday issued a statement regarding the death of former Navy SEAL and Henderson resident Tyrone Woods.
Woods lost his life earlier this week in an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya. Woods had been working as a contractor for an independent firm. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
Governor Sandoval's statement follows:
"As a Navy SEAL, Tyrone bravely fought for our country and as a security officer in Libya, Tyrone made the ultimate sacrifice. A registered nurse and paramedic, Tyrone stepped forward when his country asked him to. Kathleen and I extend our deepest sympathies to Tyrone's wife Dorothy and to Tyrone's three sons, Tyrone Jr., Hunter and Kai.
"I have directed Capitol Police that the flag of the State of Nevada fly at half-staff until sundown on Sunday in honor of Tyrone and all victims of the Libya tragedy, consistent with the Presidential order issued Wednesday."
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