THE OLYMPIAN
Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington state agency buildings be lowered to half-staff Tuesday in memory of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John J. Cleaver of Marysville. Cleaver was killed in Afghanistan recently when a suicide bomber attacked his unit.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday.
Congress amended the U.S. Flag Code to give governors the authority to lower flags when a state resident in the military is killed in the line of duty. Other government entities, residents and businesses are encouraged to join in this recognition.
Do you want The Olympian to keep you in mind when we canvass the community for opinions?
Click here and sign up with our Reader Network to offer your view.
