State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
 
Michael F. Easley
Governor

Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: 4/17/2007 Phone: (919) 733-5612

GOV. EASLEY ORDERS FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR VICTIMS OF VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY
 
Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley today ordered all North Carolina state flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragic shootings Monday at Virginia Tech University. In addition, all U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff at state buildings.
 
“We join those in Virginia and around the nation who mourn the loss of loved ones at Virginia Tech,” said Easley. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who are suffering because of this senseless act of violence.”
 
Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, April 22.
 
 
 
 

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