Gov. Daugaard Asks For Flags at Half-Staff For Shooting Victims

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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012

CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212

 

Gov. Daugaard Asks For Flags at Half-Staff For Shooting Victims

 

 

PIERRE, S.D. – At President Obama’s request, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has asked that all flags in South Dakota be flown at half-staff, immediately, from 8 a.m. until sunset through Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in respect for victims of the mass shooting at Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

 

President Obama ordered flags at half-staff on Monday at all public buildings and grounds, and military facilities, out of respect for those who were killed and injured in the attack.

 

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