Half-Staff Arizona Flags – Honoring Christian Michael Pike
Thursday, March 14th, 2013American Flags and Arizona Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, March 15th in the State of Arizona in honor of US Navy Chief Petty Officer Christian Michael Pike.
According to the office of the governor:
US Navy CPO Pike died March 13, 2013, in Landstuhl, Germany as a result of combat-related injuries sustained in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. CPO Pike incurred the fatal injuries on March 10th while conducting stability operations in Maiwand District, Afghanistan. He was assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit.
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UPDATE Flags to fly at half-staff in Arizona again on Thursday, March 21st in honor of US Navy Chief Petty Officer Christian Michael Pike, his memorial service will take place Thursday.