Why Are Flags at Half-Staff in Virginia on Friday?

Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia?

Flags outside of government buildings across Virginia are to fly at half-staff on Friday in memory and respect of Corporal Marvin Silvester Patton, a Korean War solider with Tazewell County ties.

Governor Orders Flags Lowered Honoring Corporal Marvin Patton

Tweet In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of United States Army Corporal Marvin Silvester Patton. More than 75 years after he gave his life in service to our country during the Korean War, Corporal Patton is f…

Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia on Friday?

Virginia Gov. Spanberger orders flags at half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Marvin Patton, whose remains return home 75 years after his death in Korean War.

Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of Corporal Marvin Silvester Patton

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of United […]