Governor Chris Gregoire was deeply saddened with the loss of Washington State Department of Natural Resources diver David Scheinost who died July 24th while diving in the waters near Bainbridge Island to sample for paralytic shellfish poisoning, and directs Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, August 3, 2012.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Friday, August 3.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
A funeral ceremony for David will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5 at Auburn Adventist Academy Church, 5010 Auburn Way S, Auburn.
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