Flags Flying at Half-Staff Following the Tragedy at Washington Navy Yard
Press Release
Issues: National Security Guns
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence today at the Washington Navy Yard, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaii be displayed at half-staff at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard until sunset on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013.
"Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with those impacted by today's tragedy," Gov. Abercrombie said. "As a community that embraces our military and its civilian workers, we keenly feel the loss resulting from such senseless acts against these most valiant patriots."
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