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Half-Staff Arizona State Flags – Honoring Alejo Thompson

Monday, May 14th, 2012

UPDATE: American Flags and Arizona State Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, May 24th in the state of Arizona in honor of Army First Lieutenant Alejo R. Thompson. Flags are flying half-staff on the 24th in recognition of his interment; flags previously flew at half-staff of May 14th in honor of his passing.

American Flags and Arizona State Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, May 14th in the state of Arizona in honor of Army First Lieutenant Alejo R. Thompson.

According to the office of the governor:
First Lieutenant Thompson died May 11, 2012 in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He died of injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol received small arms fire. He was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Half-Staff Arizona Flags – Honoring Maj. Gen. Don Owens

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

American Flags and Arizona Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, May 10th in the state of Arizona in honor of Maj. Gen. Don L. Owens.

According to the office of the governor:
Maj. Gen. Owens served our State and Nation for 45 years, including a decade of honorable service as Arizona’s Adjutant General and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. Maj. Gen. Owens joined the Arizona Air National Guard as a private in 1952. During his career, he served as Commanding General of the Arizona Air National Guard and Commander of the 161st Air Refueling Group, among other positions. He was named Adjutant General in 1983, and faithfully served in this role until his retirement in 1994. Maj. Gen. Owens was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 2010.

Half-Staff Hawaii Flags – Honoring Don Viray

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

American Flags and Hawaii Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, May 10th in the state of Hawaii in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Two Don C. Viray.

According to the office of the governor:
Army helicopter pilot CW2 Viray was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on April 19, 2012. CW2 Viray was assigned to A Company 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.

Half-Staff Minnesota Flags – Honoring Nicholas Dickhut

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

American Flags and Minnesota Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, May 8th in the state of Minnesota in honor of US Army Sergeant Nicholas M. Dickhut.

According to the office of the governor:
Sgt. Dickhut died April 30 from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire in Afghanistan. Dickhut was a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier and was a member of the 3rd Stryker Brigade that deployed in December and was attached to the 82nd Airborne Division as a forward observer.

Half-Staff Arizona Flags – Honoring David Wargo

Monday, May 7th, 2012

American Flags and Arizona State Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, May 8th in the state of Arizona in honor of former Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff David Wargo.

According to the office of the governor:
Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff David Wargo passed away early last week as a result of severe head trauma he received in the line of duty in May 2003. Deputy Wargo was attempting to detain a fleeing suspect in a supermarket parking lot when he was dragged by the suspect’s vehicle, causing him irreparable head injury. Due to his extensive injuries, Deputy Wargo continued to receive close medical care until his passing on May 1, 2012.

Half-Staff Wisconsin Flags – Honoring Benjamin Neal

Monday, May 7th, 2012

American Flags and Wisconsin Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, May 8th in the state of Wisconsin in honor of US Army Cpl Benjamin H. Neal.

According to the office of the governor:
US Army Corporal Benjamin H. Neal lost his life while serving his country during Operation Enduring Freedom. Corporal Benjamin H. Neal was a member of the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Half-Staff Arizona Flags – Honoring Arizona Peace Officer Memorial Day

Monday, May 7th, 2012

American Flags and Arizona Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, May 7th in the state of Arizona in honor of Arizona Peace Officer Memorial Day.

Half-Staff New York Flags – Honoring Bruce Clark

Friday, May 4th, 2012

American Flags and New York Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, May 7th in the state of New York in honor of US Army Captain Bruce Clark.

According to the office of the governor:
Captain Bruce K. Clark died in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to A Company, Troop Command, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, in El Paso, Texas.

Half-Staff Massachusetts Flags – Honoring Donald Reis

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

American Flags and Massachusetts Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, May 4th in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in honor of SFC Donald Reis.

Half-Staff Kansas Flags – Honoring Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

American Flags and Kansas Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, May 4th in the state of Kansas in honor of Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day.

According to the office of the governor:
Since last year, Kansas has lost one Law Enforcement Officer in the line of duty. On December 9, 2011, Atchison Police Department Sgt. David Enzbrenner was killed on duty while assisting city code enforcement officers who were serving a nuisance order. Sgt. Enzbrenner was 46 years old, and a 24-year veteran of the Atchison Police Department. The 30th Annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held on Friday at noon on the south steps of the Statehouse grounds.
Sgt. Enzbrenner’s name joins the names of 266 law enforcement officers already listed on the Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.