To honor the passing of the soldiers killed in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, November 5, Governor Donald L. Carcieri has ordered the United States and Rhode Island State flags lowered to half-staff. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sundown on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Department or agency: Office of the Governor
Online: http://www.governor.ri.gov
Release date: 11-06-2009