Posted at 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007
State flags at half-staff until Sunday's sunset
Advertiser Staff
State flags at state and county buildings will to be flown at half-staff from today until sunset on Sunday out of respect for the victims of yesterday's tragedy at Virginia Tech, according to a news release issued by Gov. Linda Lingle.The governor's order coincides with a proclamation issued today by President George W. Bush ordering all U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for the same period.
"Hawai'i joins the nation in mourning the loss of the innocent victims of this horrible and senseless act of violence," Lingle said in the news release. "Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives or were injured, and we stand united with the Virginia Tech community as they struggle to recover from this heartbreaking tragedy."
