Flag Lowering

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael P. Montgomery

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Monday, November 9, in memory of U. S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael P. Montgomery, 36 and a native of Redmond,who died last week in Afghanistan of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Monday, or first thing Tuesday morning.

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

Honoring the victims of the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas

President Obama has directed flags at all federal buildings to half-staff in memory of those killed yesterday at Fort Hood and Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities also be lowered.

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset, Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

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

White House Press Release

Governor Gregoire will direct the flag to be lowered to half-staff on these occasions:

Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15;
Patriot Day, September 11;
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7;
In the event of the death of a principal federal and state government official;
In the event of the death of a state government employee killed in the line of duty; and
In the event of the death of a member of the armed forces from Washington state while serving on active duty.