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Date: March 6, 2012
Reach: Statewide for California
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Governor's Press Office
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (916) 445-4571
Governor and First Lady Honor Cpl. Conner T. Lowry
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Cpl. Conner T. Lowry, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol today. Cpl. Lowry's family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.
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Cpl. Conner T. Lowry, 24, of Chicago, IL, died March 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA. Lowry was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. |
How to fly your flag at Half Staff
What sort of flag pole are you using?
When raising the flag to half staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it. When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom.
With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty.
When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too.
For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag.
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