Governor Janet Napolitano announced that flags at the state capitol will be flown at half staff Saturday, May 3rd, in honor of Sergeant Guadalupe Cervantes. Sergeant Cervantes died Wednesday, April 23rd, as a result of injuries sustained from a vehicle accident while serving in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Sergeant Cervantes is survived by his wife, Amanda Cervantes, & his 2 children, Amy & Guadalupe. His wife & children, along with his grandfather, reside in Mohave Valley, Arizona. A military funeral will be held Saturday, May 3rd.