News Release about Jason Brown being wounded in Iraq:

October 6, 2006

This afternoon George McClintock, former Commander of VFW Post 4005, delivered the following statement on the condition of Representative Jason Brown ( R-Platte City) at VFW Post 7356 in Parkville, MO:

"Thank you ladies and gentlemen for joining us today. My name is George McClintock, and I am the former commander of VFW Post 4055 in Platte City.

Staff Sergeant and 30^th District Representative Jason Brown ( R-Platte City) was wounded in the line of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Representative Brown was injured by incoming enemy fire while on patrol in Iraq.

Representative Brown was stabilized at an Iraqi hospital, and is being medevaced out to a military facility for surgery.

An Army Reservist, Representative Brown has been serving his country on active duty as part of a Civil Affairs unit stationed in the Baghdad area of operations since April 2006.

Jason Brown remains a candidate for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives in November’s general election. He greatly appreciates the support of his constituents during this difficult time, and is eager to continuing serving them.

I have gotten to know Jason very well over the years in Platte City, and particularly in his role as a life member of VFW Post 4055. He is a very strong man, and I know that Jason, his wife Rachelle, his children and the rest of the Brown family will be thankful if you keep them, and the rest of our brave service members, in your prayers.

His wife, Rachelle, has asked that all media inquires be referred to me. I will try to keep you updated as more information becomes available. Phone: (816) 858-5858.
Thank you.