Connecticut Flags to fly at half-staff beginning Friday, February 21st in honor of State Rep. Elaine O’Brien. Flag will remain at half-staff through the date of interment. O’Brien was elected in 2010 to represent the 61st district in the General Assembly and she served on the Appropriations Committee and on the Commerce and Transportation Committees.
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American Flags and Oregon Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, February 24th in the State of Oregon in honor of US Army Specialist John Pelham. Spc. Pelham was serving his second tour in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom when he was killed by small arms enemy fire. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His awards include: the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Army Commendation Medal.
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American Flags and Kentucky Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday, February 22nd in honor of US Army Specialist Christopher Landis. Spc. Landis died from injuries sustained when his patrol was attacked by a rocket grenade while serving as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Landis enlisted in 2011 and was a cryptologic linguist. His awards include: the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.
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