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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 2, 2011 19:16:47 GMT -5
Fort Campbell soldier dies while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. James M. Darrough, 38, of Austin, Texas, died Oct. 29, in Kabul province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 101st Finance Company, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Gov. Steve Beshear will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. Darrough’s interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 9, 2011 22:59:56 GMT -5
Flags to Half-staff to honor Fort Campbell soldier Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. James M. Darrough, 38, of Austin, Texas, died Oct. 29, in Kabul province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 101st Finance Company, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Sgt. Darrough will be held on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Central time at Fort Campbell’s Community Chapel in Hopkinsville. Burial services will immediately follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 27, 2011 19:42:19 GMT -5
Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Fort Knox Soldier Commonwealth News Center press releaseFRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg, 21, of Longview, Wash., died Dec. 21 in Khowst province, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. Bragg’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm
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Post by Kentucky News on Jan 9, 2012 14:57:24 GMT -5
Flags to Half-staff on January 10 Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in honor of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg, 21, of Longview, Wash., died Dec. 21 in Khowst province, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky. Private funeral services for Spc. Bragg were held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm
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Post by Kentucky News on Jan 19, 2012 12:42:36 GMT -5
Flags to Half-staff in honor of London soldier Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, Jan. 19, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Dustin P. Napier, 20, of London, Ky., died Jan. 8 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from enemy small-arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Funeral services for Pfc. Napier will be held today at 1 p.m. Eastern time at London Funeral Home Chapel in London, Ky. Burial services will immediately follow at A.R. Dyche Memorial Park in London. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm.
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Post by Kentucky News on Mar 3, 2012 10:48:56 GMT -5
Flags ordered to Half-staff on March 5 Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Monday, March 5, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky U.S. Air Force Officer who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Lt. Col. John D. Loftis, 44, of Paducah, Ky., died Feb. 25 from wounds received during an attack at the Interior Ministry, Kabul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 866th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Kabul, Afghanistan. Services for Lt. Col. Loftis will be held on March 5 at 10 a.m. Eastern time at Hurlburt Field U.S. Air Force Base, Fla. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 2, 2012 16:12:03 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. David W. Taylor, 20, of Dixon, Ky., died Mar. 29, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Taylor was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Spc. Taylor’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm.
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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 9, 2012 16:52:19 GMT -5
Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on April 10 Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Spc. David W. Taylor, 20, of Dixon, Ky., died Mar. 29, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Taylor was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Funeral services for Spc. Taylor will be held on April 10 at 1 p.m. Central time at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home in Henderson, Ky. Burial services will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm.
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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 17, 2012 22:18:10 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Kentucky Marine Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky Marine who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Cpl. Aaron M. Faust, 22, Louisville, Ky., died April 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Cpl. Faust’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm
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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 24, 2012 19:58:22 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on April 25 Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky Marine who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Cpl. Aaron M. Faust, 22, Louisville, Ky., died April 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Funeral services for Cpl. Faust will be held on April 25 at 10 a.m. Eastern time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Louisville, Ky. Burial services will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery in Louisville. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm.
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Post by Kentucky News on May 10, 2012 4:36:54 GMT -5
Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jeffersonville, Ky. died May 7, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Pfc. Gross’ interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on May 16, 2012 15:56:48 GMT -5
Flags to Half-staff on May 17 Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky – Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jeffersonville, Ky. died May 7, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Funeral services for Pfc. Gross will held on May 17 at 11 a.m. Eastern time at Montgomery County High School in Mt. Sterling. Burial services will immediately follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: www.governor.ky.gov/flagstatus.htm
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Post by In The News on Jul 14, 2012 7:57:26 GMT -5
Flags lowered to half-staff Sunday in honor of Dewayne Bunch
Flags at state office buildings are to be lowered to half-staff Sunday in honor of former state Rep. Dewayne Bunch, who died Wednesday. Bunch, of Williamsburg, was a schoolteacher and represented the 82nd District. He was injured in April 2011 when he intervened in a fight among students at Whitley County High School, where he taught math. He was struck by a stray punch and hit his head on the floor of the school cafeteria. Gov. Steve Beshear directed flags be flown at half-staff on the day of Bunch's funeral, which will be at 4 p.m. EDT at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Williamsburg. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2012/07/13/2257980/flags-ordered-to-half-staff-in.html
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Post by Kentucky News on Jul 25, 2012 21:34:24 GMT -5
Flags to half-staff in honor of Aurora victims Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sundown on Friday, July 27, 2012 in honor of the victims of the Aurora, Colorado shooting tragedy last week. Gov. Beshear has also spoken personally with Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado to extend the Commonwealth’s sympathies and prayers to the citizens of Aurora. “Last week’s incident at the movie theatre in Aurora was an unprecedented and unspeakable tragedy,” said Gov. Beshear. “Kentucky stands to honor the victims of this attack, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and all others who were affected by the horrific act.” This order follows a proclamation from President Barack Obama last week ordering the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other federal buildings to honor the victims.
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 8, 2012 5:24:47 GMT -5
Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Wisconsin victims
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sundown on Aug. 10, 2012, in honor of the victims of the Oak Creek, Wis., shooting tragedy. This order follows a proclamation from President Barack Obama ordering the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other federal buildings to honor the victims. “Sunday’s attack at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin was an appalling and unnecessary act of violence,” said Gov. Beshear. “Kentucky stands to honor the victims of this assault and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and all others who were affected by this tragedy.” Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Aug 28, 2012 5:06:36 GMT -5
Sacrifice of a Fort Campbell Soldier Recognzed Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Patricia L. Horne, 20, of Greenwood, Miss., died Aug. 24 in Bagram, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Pfc. Horne’s interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 8, 2012 7:28:13 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on September 8 Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Patricia L. Horne, 20, of Greenwood, Miss., died Aug. 24 in Bagram, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Pfc. Horne will be held on Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern time at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Miss. Burial services will immediately follow at Hudson Park Cemetery in Greenwood. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 10, 2012 17:51:59 GMT -5
Remember Victims, Families, and Military on 9/11 Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear asks all Kentuckians to remember each of the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor their memories by lowering flags on Tuesday, September 11. “September 11, 2001 was one of the darkest days in our country’s history. Nearly 3,000 Americans died that day, and even though years have passed, the pain will never be fully erased,” Gov. Beshear said. “I call on all Kentuckians to remember and honor these Americans and their families on 9/11.” The governor is also requesting that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 11.
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Post by Kentucky News on Sept 12, 2012 17:19:49 GMT -5
Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Americans killed in Benghazi, Libya Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sundown Sunday, Sept. 16, in honor of the U.S. ambassador and other Americans killed in an attack on the U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. This order follows a proclamation from President Barack Obama ordering the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other federal buildings to honor those who died. “These Americans died in courageous service to our country, and we honor them in lowering flags to half-staff,” Gov. Beshear said. “Our prayers go out to the families, friends and colleagues of the ambassador and the others who died in this senseless attack.” Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 3, 2012 20:16:49 GMT -5
Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of a Fort Campbell Soldier
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. 1st Class Aaron A. Henderson, 33, of Houlton, Maine, died Oct. 2, at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit on Sept. 30 with an improvised explosive device in Zombalay Village, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. 1st Class Henderson’s interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 9, 2012 18:07:21 GMT -5
Flags ordered to Half-staff on October 10 Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in honor of a Ft. Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. 1st Class Aaron A. Henderson, 33, of Houlton, Maine, died Oct. 2, at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit on Sept. 30 with an improvised explosive device in Zombalay Village, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Sgt. 1st Class Henderson will be held on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern time at the Houlton High School Gymnasium in Houlton, Maine. Burial services will follow at East Hodgdon Cemetery in Houlton. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Oct 29, 2012 17:57:16 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff on October 30 Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in honor of a Ft. Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Shane G. Wilson, 20, of Kuna, Idaho, died Oct. 18, in Khost, Afghanistan. Wilson was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell. Funeral services for Pfc. Wilson will be held on October 30 at 10 a.m. Mountain time at Ten Mile Christian Church in Meridian, Idaho. Burial services will follow at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, Idaho. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Nov 16, 2012 19:39:55 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff in Honor of Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Anthony Rakes Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that state flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in honor of Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Anthony Rakes, who died earlier this week after being shot during a routine traffic stop in Marion County. “I know Lebanon is a tightly knit community and our deepest sympathies and prayers are with friends and family of Deputy Rakes,” said Gov. Beshear. “This tragedy reminds us of the sacrifice our peace officers make every day to protect the citizens of Kentucky, and I want to express our sincere gratitude for those who have passed while in the line of duty and those who continue to serve.” Deputy Rakes was a six-year veteran of the Marion County Sheriff's Department and had previously served two years with the Lebanon Police Department. Funeral services for Deputy Rakes will be held on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern time at Marion County High School in Lebanon, Ky. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 5, 2012 17:29:45 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff for Recently Identified Missing Soldier from Vietnam Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in honor of a recently identified Kentucky serviceman who was missing in action from the Vietnam War. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office has announced that the remains of Army Sgt. John R. Jones, of Louisville, Ky. have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. On June 4, 1971, Jones was part of a U.S. team working with indigenous commandos to defend a radio-relay base, known as Hickory Hill, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. When enemy forces attacked the site, Jones and another serviceman took up a defensive position in a nearby bunker. The following morning, Jones was reportedly killed by enemy fire and the other soldier was captured and held as a POW until 1973. From 1993 to 2010, joint U.S.-Socialist Republic of Vietnam (S.R.V.) teams, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), conducted several investigations, surveyed the site and interviewed multiple witnesses, including those involved in the battle. During that time, analysts from JPAC and DPMO evaluated wartime records and eyewitness accounts to determine possible excavation sites. In 2011, another joint U.S.-S.R.V team located human remains in a bunker suspected to be the last known location of Jones. For the identification of the remains, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, such as dental records and mitochondrial DNA that matched Jones' mother and brother. Services for Sgt. Jones will be held on Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. Eastern time at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 14, 2012 18:31:06 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff in Honor of Connecticut School Shooting Victims Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from today until next Friday, December 21, 2012, in honor of the victims in this morning’s school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. "We are horrified by this devastating shooting in Connecticut,” said Gov. Beshear. “The loss is unfathomable. As parents and grandparents, Jane and I cannot imagine the pain these families face. To the community of Newtown and the families of Sandy Hook Elementary, Kentuckians share in your grief, and we hold you in our hearts and prayers."
Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Dec 21, 2012 20:35:29 GMT -5
Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from today until sunset on Sunday, Dec. 23, in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, who passed away earlier this week from respiratory complications. The honor is in accordance with a presidential proclamation. Sen. Inouye, of Hawaii, was President pro tempore of the United States Senate and was the longest serving member of the body. Sen. Inouye represented Hawaii in Congress from the time it became a state in 1959. He was initially elected as the state's first House member for two terms and then as a senator for nine terms. Sen. Inouye also served in World War II and earned a total of 16 medals and citations for his service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Feb 13, 2013 18:03:32 GMT -5
Flags Ordered to Half-staff in Honor of Bremer Alexander Ehrler Commonwealth News Center press release
Governor Steve Beshear has directed that state flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in honor of Bremer Alexander Ehrler, former Kentucky Secretary of State who passed away last Sunday at the age of 98. “Bremer Ehrler was a highly-respected public figure not only in Jefferson County, but throughout the entire state,” said Gov. Beshear. “Bremer served as an outstanding role model for his strong integrity, community leadership, charitable giving and dedicated public service. He was a truly valued friend, father and husband and my deepest sympathies go out to the entire Ehrler family during this time.” Born in Louisville in 1914, Bremer Alexander Ehrler held many roles during his decades of service in Jefferson County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He worked for the United States Post Office for 37 years, serving as Kentuckiana’s District Manager/Postmaster and the President of the National Association of Postmasters. He then went on to serve as Jefferson County Clerk, Jefferson County Judge-Executive and was elected as Kentucky’s Secretary of State in 1988. Ehrler also served as Jefferson County Sheriff and was a retired Lieutentant Colonel in the Army. Funeral Mass for Ehrler will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern time at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church in Louisville. Burial services will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Louisville. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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Post by Kentucky News on Mar 29, 2013 5:49:13 GMT -5
Sacrifice of a Kentucky Soldier Recognized Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. Michael C. Cable, 26, of Philpot, Ky., died March 27, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by enemy forces in Shinwar District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Sgt. Cable’s interment for which arrangements are still pending. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 5, 2013 18:01:13 GMT -5
Flags ordered to Half-staff on April 6 Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. Michael C. Cable, 26, of Philpot, Ky., died March 27, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by enemy forces in Shinwar District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Funeral services for Sgt. Cable will be held on April 6 at 1 p.m. Central time at Haley-McGuiness Funeral Home in Owensboro, Ky. Burial services will immediately follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Owensboro. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at: governor.ky.gov/Pages/flagstatus.aspx
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Post by Kentucky News on Apr 16, 2013 22:08:57 GMT -5
Flags lowered to Half-staff in Honor of Victims of Explosions at Boston Marathon Commonwealth News Center press release
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset Saturday, April 20, as a mark of respect for the victims of explosions at Monday’s Boston Marathon. Gov. Beshear spoke to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today and offered his condolences and support. "Our hearts break for the individuals and families affected by this senseless tragedy in Boston,” said Gov. Beshear. “We send our thoughts and prayers to the citizens of Boston. We salute the efforts of the first responders to this man-made emergency, and we stand in support of those who are already working to track down the party or parties responsible for this horrific act.” Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
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