Flags at half-staff August 28, 2012

Governor Chris Gregoire is deeply saddened with the death of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Carson and directs Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State government facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.  He was killed August 16 in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on August 28 or first thing Wednesday morning, August 29.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.