ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker Sunday ordered all Alaska state flags to be lowered in honor of the people of France and the victims of Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. This action follows a proclamation by President Barack Obama to lower all United States flags in honor of those who were killed in this tragic event.
“Friday’s attacks in Paris broke the hearts of Alaska and our nation,” said Governor Walker. “I call on Alaskans to join Donna and me in holding the people of France in our thoughts and prayers.”
Per the President’s proclamation, and Governor Walker’s order, all United States and Alaska flags should be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, November 19, 2015.
President Obama’s Proclamation can be read here.[xyz-ihs snippet=”Adsense-responsive”]
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