Flags at half-staff

January 27, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half staff. SGT Tracy Renee Birkman, 41, of New Castle Virginia, died Jan. 25 in Owesat, Iraq, from non-combat related njuries. She was assigned to the 626th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Flags are currently at half-staff in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died Jan. 19 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.    » read more »

January 25, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be raised to full-staff at sunset Sunday, Jan. 27. Flags are currently at half-staff in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died Jan. 19 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Justin R. Whiting died in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.    » read more »

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

January 23, 2008 -- The Illinois Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Blagojevich’s Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff on behalf of:

Army PFC Danny Kimme
United States Army
Hometown: Fisher, Illinois

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags from sunrise to sunset at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel on:

Sunrise, Thursday, January 24, 2008 until
Sunset, Saturday, January 26, 2008

Source: Illinois Governor

January 18, 2008 -- TRENTON - In honor of United States Army Captain Thomas John Casey, New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, January 23.

The full text of the executive order is below.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 95

WHEREAS, United States Army Captain Thomas John Casey of Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1996 and enlisted in the Army as a Spanish linguist; and    » read more »

January 16, 2008 -- TRENTON – In honor of United States Marine Lance Corporal Curtis A. Christensen, Jr., Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, January 18.

The full text of the executive order is below.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 94

WHEREAS, United States Marine Lance Corporal Curtis A. Christensen, Jr., was born at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was a resident of Collingswood, New Jersey; and    » read more »

January 15, 2008 -- HONOLULU – Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle has ordered United States and Hawai‘i state flags at state, county and federal buildings throughout Hawai‘i to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Petty Officer 1st Class Victor W. Jeffries of Honolulu, who died while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jeffries will be interred at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on this date.    » read more »

January 14, 2008 -- The Illinois Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Blagojevich’s Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff on behalf of:

Army PFC Phillip J. Pannier
United States Army
Hometown: Washburn, Illinois

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags from sunrise to sunset at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel on:

Sunrise, Wednesday, January 16, 2008 until
Sunset, Friday, January 18, 2008

Source: Illinois Governor

01/11/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Ivan E. Merlo, of San Marcos, CA:

"Maria and I are forever grateful to those who make the commitment to defend America in our nation's armed forces. Private First Class Ivan Merlo accepted this valiant duty with courage and bravery. During this difficult time, our continued prayers are with Ivan's family, friends and fellow soldiers."    » read more »

01/11/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. David J. Hart, of Lake View Terrace, CA:

"The loss of Sergeant David Hart is deeply felt by the community of Lake View Terrace and all Californians. Maria and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and loved ones as they grieve the loss of a brave soldier and a true hero. David's legacy of service and dedication to our country will be proudly remembered by all who knew him."    » read more »

01/10/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. James K. Healy, of Hesperia, CA:

"Maria and I stand with all Californians in honoring Sergeant James Healy for his service in the United States Army. James will be remembered as a protector of freedom and a patriot of our country. Maria and I are deeply saddened by this loss and we wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to his family."    » read more »

January 9, 2008 -- SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of United States Army Capt. Thomas Casey, 32, who lost his life while serving his country in Iraq on Thursday, January 3, 2008. Capt. Casey is the first New Mexico soldier killed in 2008.    » read more »

January 2, 2008 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, January 4, 2008, in honor of Army Sergeant Peter C. Neesley, of Grosse Pointe Farms, who died December 25 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, January 5.    » read more »

12/20/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Deputy Vu Nguyen of Modesto, CA:

"Maria and I today pay tribute to one of our brave public safety officers, Deputy Nguyen. He was a tremendous asset to our state, faithfully serving each day in the line of duty to protect our safety. On behalf of all Californians, we extend to his family our deepest gratitude for Vu's service and our sincere sympathies for their loss."    » read more »

Orders Lowering of State and U.S. Flags in His Memory

Dec. 18, 2007 -- Dover – Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner issued the following statement this evening following news of the death of Representative Edward J. Bennett:    » read more »

12/14/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter, of Fallbrook, CA:

"Our hearts go out to Chief Petty Officer Mark Carter's family as they grieve the loss of their precious loved one. Maria and I wish to express our sympathies to Mark's family, friends and fellow servicemembers who served alongside him. The tremendous service and sacrifice he made for our country will be forever remembered by all Californians."    » read more »