American Flags and Illinois Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, January 19th through Saturday, January 21st in the state of Illinois in honor of SPC Christopher Patterson of the United States Army National Guard.
American Flags and Maryland Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, January 17th in the state of Maryland in honor of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler.
According to the office of the governor:
Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler died on January 5, 2012 in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
American Flags and Wyoming Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, January 17th in the state of Wyoming in honor of USAF Technical Sgt Matthew Schwartz.
American Flags and South Dakota Flags to fly at half staff Friday, January 13th through Wednesday, January 18th in the state of South Dakota in honor of former Governor Bill Janklow who passed away January 12th.
Alaska Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, January 13th in the state of Alaska in honor of former State Chief Justice Robert Boochever.
According to the office of the governor:
Boochever served in the U.S. Army from 1941 until 1945, when he was discharged with the rank of captain. He served as Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court from 1975 to 1978, and on the 9th Circuit from 1980 through 1986.
American Flags and Maryland Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, January 13th in the state of Maryland in honor of Ronald Wildrick Jr.
According to the office of the governor:
Army Specialist Ronald H. Wildrick, Jr. died on December 11, 2011 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
American Flags and Arizona Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, January 13th in the state of Arizona in honor of Deputy William Coleman on the date of his interment. Flags also flew at half-staff this past Monday in his honor.
American Flags and New Mexico Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, January 12th in the state of New Mexico in honor of Sergeant Pernell Herrera.
According to the office of the governor:
New Mexico National Guard Sgt. Pernell Herrera passed away after suffering cardiac arrest while serving in Afghanistan on December 31. Sgt. Herrera was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal (Expeditionary), Global War on Terrorism Medal (Service), Army Service Ribbon, and the Army Overseas Service Ribbon.
American Flags and Michigan Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, January 13th in the state of Michigan in honor of USAF Technical Sgt Matthew Schwartz.
According to the office of the governor:
US Air Force Technical Sergeant Matthew S. Schwartz died Jan. 5 in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was an explosive ordnance disposal specialist assigned to the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron at F.E.Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming.
His awards and decorations include: the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, three Bronze Stars with two oak leaf clusters and one V device (the final bronze star issued for heroism).
Alaska Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, January 12th in honor of former State Representative Edmund “Ed” Orbeck.
According to the office of the governor:
Rep. Orbeck served on the Fairbanks City Council and represented Fairbanks for five terms in the state House before joining Governor Jay Hammond’s administration as labor commissioner, where he served for eight years.