RSM Councilman Jesse Petrilla called to Afghanistan
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA - Tuesday, April 10, 2012 – Jesse Petrilla, a City Council Member in Rancho Santa Margarita and member of the California Army National Guard, has been called to active duty in Afghanistan, he announced Tuesday.
Petrilla, an Army officer, will begin active duty overseas in Afghanistan at the end of this month in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Current orders call for a one year deployment.
“I am very proud to be given the privilege to serve the greatest nation on earth,” Petrilla said, “In the event that Uncle Sam called me to go, I have always stood ready to deploy, and am deeply honored to serve our country and state.”
Council Member Petrilla expressed full confidence in his colleagues on the City Council of Rancho Santa Margarita to carry on with city business while he is away. Petrilla will resume his duties as a member of the City Council upon his return.
Jesse Petrilla was elected to a four year term in November, 2010, as the top vote getter to the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council. Rancho Santa Margarita is a South Orange County, CA city with a population of approximately 50,000 people.
News and updates from Councilman Petrilla will continue to be posted regularly from Afghanistan at http://www.JoinJesse.com
Dear Councilman Petrilla,
Thank you for your service to this Country as not only a Councilman, but also as a member of our Armed Forces. Our prayers go out to you, your family and to all the other servicemen and servicewomen who will be travelling with you.
God bless you and the United States of America.
Alison Sweeney
Thank you for your service, Jesse. I’m proud and honored to have served four years in the Air Force during the height of Viet Nam as I’m sure you are now.
Be safe and return.
Thank you for your service to our country and our home town. It will be a great day to have you return to your seat! Until then, we will pray for your safety and may god give your wife and family the strength they will need. I know this very well. Take Care!
Councilman Petrilla,
God’s blessings, grace, speed, strength be with you, those with whom you serve including your family.
Sending great appreciation for your dedication to our nation. Return home safe.