But Only at Half Mast.
Monday, November 9, 2009: Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Monday, November 9, in memory of U. S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael P. Montgomery, 36 and a native of Redmond, who died last week in Afghanistan of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009: President Obama has directed flags at all federal buildings to half-staff in memory of those killed at Fort Hood and Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities also be lowered.