MEMORANDUM: FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF

November 6, 2009

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GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE
(850) 488-5394

MEMORANDUM

TO: Interested Media
FROM: Erin Isaac, Governor’s Communications Director
RE: Flags at Half-Staff

Please see the following memos from Governor Charlie Crist regarding the lowering of U.S. and State flags today.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Governor’s press office at (850) 488-5394.

MEMORANDUM

TO: Mr. Randall Baker, Bureau Chief
Division of Facilities and Operations Maintenance

FROM: Governor Charlie Crist

DATE: November 6, 2009

RE: Flags at Half-Staff

On November 5, 2009, 13 soldiers lost their lives and 31 were injured at Fort Hood Military Base. President Barack Obama gave a speech in the Rose Garden today ordering the flags at the White House and other federal buildings to be flown at half-staff from now until Veterans Day. The President also stated that this is a modest tribute to those who lost their lives even as many were preparing to risk their lives for their country. It’s also recognition of the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to protect our safety and uphold our values.

The Governor, in accordance with the order by the President, has asked that all state and local governments join him in honor of those who loss their lives at Fort Hood Military Base on November 5, 2009, by lowering the flag to half-staff from now until Veterans Day.

MEMORANDUM

TO: Mr. Randall Baker, Bureau Chief
Division of Facilities and Operations Maintenance

FROM: Governor Charlie Crist

DATE: November 6, 2009

RE: Flags at Half-Staff

The Governor wishes to acknowledge the tragic death and injuries to the innocent victims of today’s shooting in Orlando and asked that these victims be honored and recognized by lowering of the flag to half-staff today.

The Governor has asked that all state and local government agencies join him in honor of the victims in today’s shooting in Orlando by lowering their U.S. and State flags today.