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

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

Flags have been ordered by Gov. Youngkin to fly at half-staff in honor of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

Flags at half-staff in Virginia on Thursday - Fredericksburg Free Press

Thursday is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

Governor’s Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia

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 honor of National Fentanyl Prevention […]