Lower Flags July 22, 2008, in Honor of Army Specialist Byron J. Fouty
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in honor of Army Specialist Byron J. Fouty of Waterford who was previously listed as “missing-captured” while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. On July 10, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner positively identified human remains recovered in Iraq July 9 to be those of Specialist Fouty and another soldier who went missing May 12, 2007. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, July 23. At the time of his capture, Private First Class Fouty, age 19, was part of a patrol that was ambushed by enemy forces south of Baghdad on May 12, 2007. The Army posthumously changed his rank from private first class to specialist. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
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Lower Flags July 18, 2008, in Honor of Army Sgt. 1st Class Steven J. Chevalier
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, July 18, 2008, in honor of Army Sgt. 1st Class Steven J. Chevalier of Flint who died July 9 in Balad, Iraq, while on active duty supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, July 19. Sgt. 1st Class Chevalier, age 35, died as a result of wounds suffered in Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol vehicle was struck by a grenade. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Lower Flags July 8, 2008, in Honor of Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in honor of Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton, of Livonia, who died June 26 while on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, July 9. Sgt. 1st Class Hilton, age 37, died as a result of wounds suffered near Forward Operating Base Shank in Afghanistan when his convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire, and rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, Selfridge, Michigan.
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Lower Flags June 26, 2008, in Honor of Navy Petty Officer First Class Ross L. Toles III
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in honor of Navy Petty Officer First Class Ross “Bud” L. Toles III, of Davison, who died June 18 while on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, June 27. Petty Officer Toles, age 37, died as a result of wounds suffered from an enemy rocket attack in northern Pakika province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Sharana in Afghanistan.
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Lower Flags May 2, 2008, in honor of Army Private First Class John Bishop
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, May 2, 2008, in honor of Army Private First Class John Bishop, of Gaylord, who died April 23 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, May 3. Pfc. Bishop, age 22, died in Golden Hills, Iraq, from injuries he suffered in a vehicle incident. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Lower Flags March 28, 2008, in Honor of Army Private First Class Antione V. Robinson
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, March 28, 2008, in honor of Army Private First Class Antione V. Robinson, of Detroit, who died March 19 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, March 29. Pfc. Robinson, age 20, died in Nawa, Afghanistan, from injuries he sustained when the vehicle he was repairing collapsed. He was assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags January 4, 2008, in Honor of Army Sergeant Peter C. Neesley
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, January 4, 2008, in honor of Army Sergeant Peter C. Neesley, of Grosse Pointe Farms, who died December 25 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, January 5. Sgt. Neesley, age 28, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from an undetermined cause in a non-combat environment. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in the Middle East. Flags should be lowered:
Wednesday, November 28, 2007, to honor Army Corporal Jason T. Lee, 26 of Fruitport, who died November 18 in Baquabah, Iraq, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during a mounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington.
Thursday, November 29, 2007, to honor Marine Sergeant Phillip A. Bocks, 28 of Troy, who died November 9 in Aranus, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California.
Friday, November 30, 2007, to honor Army First Class Casey P. Mason, 22 of Lake, who died November 13 in Mosul, Iraq, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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Lower Flags November 19, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class Joseph M. Lancour
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Monday, November 19, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Joseph M. Lancour, of Swartz Creek, who died November 9 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, November 20. Private Lancour, age 21, along with four of his comrades, died in Aranus, Afghanistan, from wounds sustained when their patrol was attacked by direct fire from enemy forces. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Lower Flags October 26, 2007, in Honor of Army Staff Sergeant Donald L. Munn II
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, October 26, 2007, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Donald L. Munn II, of St. Clair Shores, who died October 11 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, October 27. Staff Sgt. Munn, age 25, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags October 4, 2007, in Honor of Army Sergeant First Class Matthew D. Blaskowski
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Thursday, October 4, 2007, in honor of Army Sergeant First Class Matthew D. Blaskowski, of Levering, who died September 23, while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, October 5. Sgt. 1st Class Blaskowski, age 27, died in Asadabad, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Lower Flags September 26, 2007, in Honor of Army Specialist Todd A. Motley
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, in honor of Army Specialist Todd A. Motley, of Clare, who died September 14 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, September 27. Specialist Motley, age 23, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags September 7, 2007, in Honor of Army Sergeant First Class Daniel E. Scheibner
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, September 7, 2007, in honor of Army Sergeant First Class Daniel E. Scheibner, of Muskegon, who died August 30 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, September 8. Sgt. Scheibner, age 40, died in Al Noor, Iraq, from wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Striker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Lower Flags September 5, 2007, in Honor of Army Sergeant James S. Collins Jr.
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, in honor of Army Sergeant James S. Collins Jr., of Rochester Hills, who died August 28 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, September 6. Sgt. Collins, age 35, died in Kirkuk, Iraq, from wounds suffered during combat operations. He was assigned to the 303rd Military Police Company (Combat Support), U.S. Army Reserve, Jackson.
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Lower Flags August 27, 2007, in Honor of Army 1st Lieutenant Jonathan W. Edds
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Monday, August 27, 2007, in honor of Army 1st Lieutenant Jonathan W. Edds, of White Pigeon, who died August 17 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, August 28. 1st Lt. Edds, age 24, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Lower Flags August 24, 2007, in Honor of Army Chief Warrant Officer Christopher C. Johnson
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, August 24, 2007, in honor of Army Chief Warrant Officer Christopher C. Johnson, of Grandville, who died August 14 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, August 25. Officer Johnson, age 31, died in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
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Lower Flags August 21, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class Jordan E. Goode
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Jordan E. Goode, of Kalamazoo, who died August 11 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 22. Pfc. Goode, age 21, died in Zormont, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags August 10, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class Charles T. Heinlein Jr.
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, August 10, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Charles T. Heinlein Jr., of Hemlock, who died July 31 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, August 11. Pfc. Heinlein, age 23, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Monday, July 23, 2007, to honor Army Private First Class Christopher D. Kube, 18 of Sterling Heights, who died July 14 from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device while serving in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007, to honor Army Sergeant Allen A. Greka, 29 of Alpena, who died July 13 from wounds sustained from a land mine detonation during a dismounted patrol in Jisr Diyala, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Georgia. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, July 25.
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Lower Flags July 13, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class Joseph A. Miracle
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, July 13, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Joseph A. Miracle of Ortonville, who died on July 5 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, July 14. Private Miracle, age 22, died from wounds sustained from enemy small arms and indirect fire in the Watapor Valley of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
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Lower Flags June 19, 2007, in Honor of Army National Guard Sergeant Matthew Soper
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in honor of Army National Guard Sergeant Matthew Soper of Jackson, who died on June 6 while on active duty in Bayil, Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, June 20. Sergeant Soper, age 25, died from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1461st Transportation Company (Combat Heavy Equipment), Michigan Army National Guard, Jackson, Michigan.
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Lower Flags June 15, 2007, in Honor of Army Specialist Shawn D. Gajdos
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, June 15, 2007, in honor of Army Specialist Shawn D. Gajdos of Grand Rapids who died on June 6 while on active duty in Baghdad, Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, June 16. Specialist Gajdos, age 25, died from wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using improvised explosive devices and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
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Lower Flags June 4, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class Casey P. Zylman
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Monday, June 4, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Casey P. Zylman of Coleman who died May 25 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, June 5. Private Zylman, age 22, died from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Tallafar, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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Lower Flags May 29, 2007, in Honor of Army Sergeant Justin D. Wisniewski
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in honor of Army Sergeant Justin D. Wisniewski of Standish who died May 19 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, May 30. Sergeant Wisniewski, age 22, died from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit in Lutfiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
May 24, 2007, to honor Army National Guard Sergeant Thomas G. Wright of Holly, 38, who died May 14 from a non-combat related illness while serving in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 46th Military Police Company, 210th Military Police Battalion, Kingsford, Michigan.
May 25, 2007, to honor Army Private First Class Daniel W. Courneya of Nashville, 19, who died May 12 from wounds suffered when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces in Al Taqa, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York
Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, May 26.
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Lower Flags May 4, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class Garrett C. Knoll
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, May 4, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Garrett C. Knoll of Bad Axe who died April 23 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, May 5. Army Pfc. Knoll, age 23, died along with eight of his comrades when an improvised explosive device detonated near their location in Sadah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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The President of the United States has directed that flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, April 22, 2007 as a mark of respect for the memory of the victims of the shootings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. As has been the case in the past when the President has directed flags to be flown at half-staff, flags at state facilities should be displayed at half-staff in accordance with the President's directive.

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Tuesday, April 17, 2007, to honor Army Specialist Levi K. Hoover of Midland, 23, who died April 7 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit in Zaganiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, to honor Army Sergeant Todd A. Singleton of Muskegon, 24, who died April 8 from wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags April 13, 2007, in Honor of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph C. Schwedler
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, April 13, 2007, in honor of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph C. Schwedler of Crystal Falls who died April 6 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, April 14. Schwedler, age 27, died from enemy action while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the East Coast Navy SEAL Team.
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Lower Flags March 27, 2007, in Honor of Army Private First Class William N. Davis
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class William N. Davis of Grand Rapids who died March 17 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, March 28. Private Davis, age 26, died when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Lower Flags March 26, 2007, in Honor of Army Specialist James L. Arnold of Mattawan
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Monday, March 26, 2007, in honor of Army Specialist James L. Arnold of Mattawan who died March 15 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, March 27. Specialist Arnold, age 21, died when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags March 12, 2007, In Honor of Marine Private First Class Bufford K. Van Slyke
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, March 12, 2007, in honor of Marine Private First Class Bufford K. Van Slyke of Bay City who died February 28 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, March 13. Private Van Slyke, age 22, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Saginaw, Michigan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Wednesday, February 28, 2007, to honor Marine Private First Class Brett A. Witteveen of Shelby. Private Witteveen, 20, died February 19 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Thursday, March 1, 2007, to honor Army Private First Class Justin T. Paton of Alanson. Private Paton, 24, died February 17 when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire in Taramia, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags February 16, 2007, In Honor of Marine Private First Class Tarryl B. Hill
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, February 16, 2007, in honor of Marine Private First Class Tarryl B. Hill of Shelby Township who died February 7 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, February 17. Private Hill, age 19, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Mount Clemens, Michigan.
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Lower Flags February 5, 2007, In Honor of Army Specialist Brandon L. Stout
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, February 5, 2007, in honor of Army Specialist Brandon L. Stout of Grand Rapids who died January 22 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, February 6. Specialist Stout, age 23, died from wounds suffered when an explosively formed projectile detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 46th Military Police Company, Michigan Army National Guard, Kingsford, Michigan.
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Lower Flags February 2, 2007, In Honor of Marine Corporal Mark D. Kidd
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, February 2, 2007, in honor of Marine Corporal Mark D. Kidd of Milford who died January 25 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, February 3. Corporal Kidd, age 26, died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Mount Clemens Michigan.
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Lower Flags January 30, 2007, In Honor of Marine Lance Corporal Luis J. Castillo
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Luis J. Castillo of Lawton who died January 20 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, January 31. Lance Corporal Castillo, age 20, died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve's First Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Michigan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be flown half-staff in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will fly at half-staff:
Wednesday, January 10, 2007, to honor Army Private First Class Alan R. Blohm of Kawkawlin. Private Blohm, 21, died December 31 from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25the Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Thursday, January 11, 2007, to honor Marine Corporal Nicholas A. Miller of Silverwood. Corporal Miller, 20, died December 28 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Michigan.
Friday, January 12, 2007, to honor Army Sergeant Christopher P. Messer of Petersberg. Sergeant Messer, 28, died December 27 from wounds received when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, Fort Drum, New York.
Saturday, January 13, 2007, to honor Marine Corporal Christopher E. Esckelson of Vassar. Corporal Esckelson, 22, died December 28 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Michigan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be flown half-staff in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will fly at half-staff:
Thursday, January 4, 2007, to honor Army National Guard Specialist Chad J. Vollmer of Grand Rapids. Specialist Vollmer, 24, died December 23 from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Salman Pak, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Michigan.
Friday, January 5, 2007, to honor Army National Guard Specialist Bobby Mejia II of Saginaw. Specialist Mejia, 20, died December 23 from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Salman Pak, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Michigan.
Saturday, January 6, 2007, to honor Army Private First Class Andrew H. Nelson of Saint Johns. Private Nelson, 19, died December 25 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Sunday, January 7, 2007, to honor Army Sergeant Curtis L. Norris of Dansville. Sergeant Norris, 28, died December 23 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive devise detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 210th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
Monday, January 8, 2007, to honor Marine Lance Corporal Ryan J. Burgess of Sanford. Lance Corporal Burgess, 21, died on December 21 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007, to honor Army National Guard Specialist Wilson A. Algrim of Howell. Specialist Algrim, 21, died December 23 from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Salman Pak, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Michigan.
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Lower Flags December 29, 2006, in Honor of Army Specialist Andrew P. Daul
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be flown at half-staff on Friday, December 29, 2006, in honor of Army Specialist Andrew P. Daul of Brighton who died December 19 while on active duty in Iraq. Army Specialist Daul, age 21, died from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Abrams tank during combat operations in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
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Lower Flags December 19, 2006, in Honor of Marine Lance Corporal Brent E. Beeler
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Brent E. Beeler of Jackson who died December 7 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, December 20. Lance Corporal Beeler, age 22, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing Michigan.
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Lower Flags December 15, 2006, in Honor of Marine Major Joseph T. McCloud
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, December 15, 2006, in honor of Marine Major Joseph T. McCloud of Grosse Pointe Park who died December 3 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, December 16. Major McCloud, age 39, was killed when his CH-46 helicopter crashed in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
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Lower Flags December 5, 2006, in Honor of Army National Guard Sergeant 1st Class James D. Priestap
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in honor of Army National Guard Sergeant 1st Class James D. Priestap of Hardwood who died November 23 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, December 6. Sergeant Priestap, age 39, died from injuries suffered when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during checkpoint operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 46th Military Police Company, Kingsford, Michigan.
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Lower Flags December 1, 2006, in Honor of Army National Guard Specialist Bradley N. Shilling
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, December 1, 2006, in honor of Army National Guard Specialist Bradley N. Shilling of Stanwood who died November 18 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, December 2. Specialist Shilling, age 22, died from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Big Rapids, Michigan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Monday, November 20, 2006, to honor Army Staff Sergeant Gregory W.G. McCoy of Webberville. Staff Sergeant McCoy, 26, died November 9 after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army’s 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006, to honor Marine Sergeant Bryan K. Burgess of Garden City. Sergeant Burgess, 35, died November 9 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Perrysburg, Ohio.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006, to honor Army Staff Sergeant William S. Jackson, II of Saginaw. Staff Sergeant Jackson, 29, died November 11 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army’s 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, November 23.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, to honor Army Major Douglas E. Sloan former resident of Charlevoix, most recently of Evans Mills, New York. Major Sloan, 40, died October 31 from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Wygal Valley, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, to honor Marine Lance Corporal Minhee “Andy” Kim of Ann Arbor. Lance Corporal Kim, 20, died November 1 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Michigan.
Thursday, November 16, 2006, to honor Marine Corporal Gary A. Koehler of Ypsilanti. Corporal Koehler, 21, died November 1 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, November 17.
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Lower Flags November 9, 2006, in Honor of Marine Lance Corporal Troy D. Nealey
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, November 9, 2006, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Troy D. Nealey of Eaton Rapids who died October 29 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, November 10. Lance Corporal Nealey, age 24, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Force Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Michigan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of two Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Wednesday, November 1, to honor Marine Lance Corporal Clifford R. Collinsworth, 20, of Chelsea who was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Thursday, November 2, to honor Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas J. Manoukian, 22, of Lathrup Village who was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
The comrades died alongside each other on October 21 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, November 3.
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Lower Flags October 10, 2006, in Honor of Marine Captain Justin D. Peterson
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, in honor of Marine Captain Justin D. Peterson of Davisburg who died October 1 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, October 11. Captain Peterson, age 32, died from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al-Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California.
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Lower Flags September 22, 2006, in honor of Army Sergeant Jeremy E. DePottey
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, September 22, 2006, in honor of Army Sergeant Jeremy E. DePottey of Ironwood, who died September 11 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, September 23. Sergeant DePottey, age 26, died in Asadabad, Afghanistan of injuries suffered in a single vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Thursday, September 14, 2006, to honor Army Sergeant Ralph N. Porras of Merrill. Sergeant Porras, 36, died September 2 from injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat operations in Yusifiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg North Carolina.
Friday, September 15, 2006, to honor Army Sergeant Gabriel G. DeRoo of Paw Paw. Sergeant DeRoo, 25, died August 20 from injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis Washington. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, September 16.
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Lower Flags September 13, 2006, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant H.E. Alex
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant H.E. Alex of Bay City. Staff Sergeant Alex, a graduate of Reese High School, died September 2 as the result of injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, September 14. Staff Sergeant Alex, age 32, sustained injuries on August 30 when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Calvary Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
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Flags are to be flown at half staff on Patriot Day
Flags are to be flown at half staff on Patriot Day, Monday, September 11, 2006, in accordance with federal law and Executive Order 2006-10. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, September 12, 2006.

Lower Flags September 7, 2006, in Honor of Navy Chief Petty Officer Paul J. Darga
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, September 7, 2006, in honor of Navy Chief Petty Officer Paul J. Darga, of Alpena, who died August 22 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, September 8. Chief Petty Officer Darga, age 34, was killed in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when his Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team was struck by an improvised explosive device while responding to a previous strike. He was assigned to Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit Two, serving with the 1st Marine Logistics Group.
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Lower Flags August 29, 2006, in Honor of Army Private Joseph R. Blake
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, in honor of Army Private Joseph R. Blake of Livonia who died August 17 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff Wednesday, August 30. Private Blake, 34, was killed when his platoon encountered enemy forces small arms fire in Turkalay, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
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Lower Flags August 22, 2006, in Honor of Army 1st Sergeant Aaron D. Jagger
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, in honor of Army 1st Sergeant Aaron D. Jagger, of Hillsdale, who died August 9 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 23. Army 1st Sergeant Jagger, age 43, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Division, Friedberg, Germany.
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Lower Flags August 3, 2006, in Honor of Army Specialist Dennis K. Samson Jr.
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, August 3, 2006, in honor of Army Specialist Dennis K. Samson Jr., of Hesperia who died July 24 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, August 4. Army Specialist Samson, age 24, died of injuries sustained by enemy small arms fire in Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Lower Flags August 1, 2006, in Honor of Army Staff Sergeant Michael Dickinson II
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Michael Dickinson II of Battle Creek who died July 17 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 2. Army Staff Sergeant Dickinson, age 26, was killed when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy forces small arms fire in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags July 26, 2006, in Honor of Army Sergeant Al’kaila T. Floyd
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in honor of Army Sergeant Al’kaila T. Floyd of Grand Rapids who died July 13 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, July 27. Army Sergeant Floyd, age 23, died as the result of injuries sustained on July 8, 2006 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
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Lower Flags July 25, 2006, in Honor of Army Staff Sergeant Duane Dreasky
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Duane Dreasky of Novi who died July 8 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, July 26. Staff Sergeant Dreasky, age 31, died as the result of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on November 21, 2005. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Saginaw.
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Lower Flags July 19, 2006, in honor of Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in honor of Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks of Rapid River who died July 8 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, July 20. Army Specialist Micks, age 22, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.
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Lower Flags July 7, 2006 in honor of Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond J. Plouha
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, July 7, 2006, in honor of Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond J. Plouhar of Lake Orion who died June 26 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, July 8. Staff Sergeant Plouhar, age 30, died as the result of wounds he received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, in Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Lower Flags June 30, 2006 in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Brandon J. Webb
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, June 30, 2006, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Brandon J. Webb of Swartz Creek who died June 20 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, July 1. Lance Corporal Webb, age 20, was killed while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province in Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Friday, June 9, 2006, to honor Army Specialist Brock L. Bucklin of Caledonia. Army Specialist Bucklin, 28, died May 31 from a non-combat related cause while serving in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Monday, June 12, 2006, to honor Army Corporal Alexander J. Kolasa of White Lake. Army Corporal Kolasa, 22, died May 31 from a non-combat related cause while serving in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 704th Main Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags June 1, 2006 in honor of Army Sergeant 1st Class Richard J. Herrema
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, June 1, 2006, in honor of Army Sergeant 1st Class Richard J. Herrema of Hudsonville who died April 25 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Friday, June 2. Army Sgt. Herrema, 27, was killed when he came under enemy fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags May 5, 2006, in Honor of Army Sergeant Matthew A. Webber
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, May 5, 2006, in honor of Army Sergeant Matthew A. Webber of Kalamazoo who died April 27 in Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. Flags should return to full-staff Saturday, May 6. Sergeant Webber, 23, died as the result of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on November 21, 2005. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Saginaw, Michigan.
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Lower Flags April 21, 2006 in Honor of Army Spc. Andrew K. Waits
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, April 21, 2006, in honor of Army Spc. Andrew K. Waits of Waterford who died April 13 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Saturday, April 22. Army Spc. Waits, 23, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Lower Flags March 27, 2006 in Honor of Army Corporal Nyle Yates III
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, March 27, 2006, in honor of Army Corporal Nyle Yates III of Lake Odessa who died March 16 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Tuesday, March 28. Army Cpl. Yates, 22, was killed when he came under small arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Lower Flags March 13, 2006 in Honor of Sergeant Joshua V. Youmans
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, March 13, 2006, in honor of Army National Guard Sergeant Joshua V. Youmans of Flushing. He died March 1 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Habbabiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Monday, March 6, 2006 to honor Army Staff Sargeant Curtis T. Howard II of Ann Arbor. Staff Sgt. Howard, 32, died February 22 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle near Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 to honor Army Private First Class Allan A. Morr of Byron. Army Pfc. Morr, 21, died February 22 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations in Al Hawijah. He was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Lower Flags February 17, 2006, in Memory of Marine Corporal Ross A. Smith
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, February 17, 2006, in honor of Marine Corporal Ross A. Smith of Wyoming who died February 9 while on active duty in Iraq. Marine Cpl. Smith, 21, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting combat operations against enemy forcesnear Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
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Lower Flags February 16, 2006 in Honor of Army Corporal Walter B. Howard II
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, in honor of Army Corporal Walter B. Howard II of Rochester who died February 2 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Thursday, February 16. Army Cpl. Howard, 35, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1 Abrams tank in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Lower Flags January 17, 2006 in Honor of Marine Lance Corporal Jason T. Little
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Jason T. Little, of Climax, who died January 7 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Wednesday, January 18. Lance Cpl. Little, 20, was killed when his tank was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ferris, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Friday, January 6, 2006 to honor Army Specialist Anthony O. Cardinal of Muskegon. Army Spc. Cardinal, 20, was killed December 25 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Monday, January 9, 2006 to honor Army Specialist Dane O. Carver of Freeport. Army Spc. Carver, 20, was killed December 26 when his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces in Khalidiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment out of Saginaw, Michigan. Flags should return to full-staff on Tuesday, January 10.
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Lower Flags December 22, 2005, in Honor of Marine Corporal David W. Smith
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, December 22, 2005, in honor of Marine Corporal David W. Smith of Garden City who died December 11 during a training accident in Mount Fuji, Japan. Flags should return to full-staff Friday, December 23. Corporal Smith, 20, was to return to Iraq for his second tour of duty on January 13, 2006. He was assigned to the 3rd Transportation Battalion, 3rd Full Service Support Group out of Okinawa, Japan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on:
Friday, December 16, 2005 in honor of Sergeant. Spencer C. Akers of Traverse City, who died December 8 in the Burn Center at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, December 17. Sgt. Akers, 35, was injured November 21 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Habbqaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Michigan.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Monday, December 12, 2005 to honor Marine Lance Corporal Craig N. Watson of Union City. Lance Cpl. Watson, 21, died December 1 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 to honor Marine Lance Corporal David A. Huhn of Portland. Lance Cpl. Huhn, 24, died December 1 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, December 14.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Thursday, December 1, 2005 to honor Army Master Sergeant Anthony R. Yost of Flint. Master Sgt. Yost, 39, was killed Saturday, November 19 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Friday, December 2, 2005 to honor Army National Guard Private First Class John Wilson Dearing of Hazel Park. Pfc. Dearing, 21, was killed on Monday, November 21 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Michigan. Flags should return to full-staff Saturday, December 3.
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Lower Flags November 21, 2005, in honor of Army First Lieutenant Justin S. Smith
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, November 21, 2005, in honor of Army First Lieutenant Justin S. Smith of Lansing who died November 7 while on active duty in Iraq. First Lt. Smith, 28, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Lower Flags November 14, 2005 in Honor of Army Specialist Timothy D. Brown
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, November 14, 2005 in honor of Army Specialist Timothy D. Brown of Cedar Springs who died November 4 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Tuesday, November 15. Spc. Brown, 23, was killed when a land mine detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment out of Saginaw, Michigan.
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Lower Flags November 10, 2005 to Honor Marine Sergent Michael P. Hodshire
Thursday, November 10, 2005 to honor Marine Sergeant Michael P. Hodshire of North Adams. Sgt. Hodshire, 25, died on October 30 from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device during combat operations near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags November 9, 2005 to Honor Marine Major Gerald M. Bloomfield
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 to honor Marine Major Gerald M. Bloomfield of Ypsilanti. Maj. Bloomfield, 38, was killed on November 2 when his AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, out of Camp Pendleton, California. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF (Forward).
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Lower Flags November 4, 2005 to honor Army Staff Sergeant Lewis J. Gentry
Staff Sgt. Gentry, 48 from Detroit Michigan, died from a non-combat related cause in Mosul, Iraq on Wednesday, October 26. He was assigned to the Army’s 94th Engineer Battalion, Vilseck, Germany.
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Lower Flags November 3, 2005 to Honor Army Staff Sergeant Vincent E. Summers
Staff Sgt. Summers, 38 from South Haven, Michigan, was killed in Ar Ramadi, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations on Saturday, October 15. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Lower Flags October 28, 2005 in Honor of Private First Class Nicholas J. Greer
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, October 28, 2005 in honor of Private First Class Nicholas J. Greer, of Monroe, who died October 7 while on active duty in Iraq. Pfc. Greer would have turned 22 on Friday. Flags should return to full-staff Saturday, October 29.
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Lower Flags October 17, 2005 in Honor of Marine Corporal Nicholas O. Cherava
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, October 17 in honor of Marine Corporal Nicholas O. Cherava who died October 6 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Tuesday, October 18. Cpl. Cherava, 21, was killed by an improvised explosive device while conducting operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags September 12, 2005 in Honor of Army Captain Lowell T. Miller II
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, September 12, 2005 in honor of Army Captain Lowell T. Miller II, of Flint, who died August 31 while on active duty in Iraq. Captain Miller, 35, was killed when his military training team came under attack by enemy fire in Iskandariyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, McComb, Mississippi.
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Lower Flags September 6, 2005 in Honor of Cheif Justice William H. Renquist
Consistent with federal law, flags should be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, facilities, and grounds throughout Michigan, including court facilities, through September 20, 2005 as a mark of respect to the memory of William H. Renquist, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Lower Flags August 30, 2005 in Honor of Flags Army Staff Sgt. Brian Morris
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 30, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Brian L. Morris of Centreville who died August 21 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 31. Staff Sgt. Morris, 38, was killed when his M915A1 tractor pulling a 7,500 gallon tanker accidentally rolled over in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 360th Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Lower Flags August 18, 2005 in Honor of Army Specialist Brian K. Derks
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, August 18, in honor of Army Specialist Brian K. Derks who died August 13 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Friday, August 19. Army Spc. Derks, 21, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Irwin, California.
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Lower Flags August 5, 2005, In Honor of Army Specialist Adrian J. Butler
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Friday, August 5, in honor of Army Specialist Adrian J. Butler who died July 27 while on active duty in Iraq. Butler graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing, and grew up in Detroit. Flags should return to full-staff Saturday, August 6. Army Spc. Butler, 28, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol in Ashraf, Iraq. He was assigned to the 411th Military Police Company, 720th Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
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Lower Flags June 16, 2005 In Honor of Marine Lance Corporal Andrew J. Kilpela
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, June 16, in honor of Marine Lance Corporal Andrew J. Kilpela of Fowlerville who died June 10 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Friday, June 17. Lance Corporal Kilpela, 22, was killed while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags June 15, 2005 In Honor of Army Specialist Eric T. Burri
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, June 15, in honor of Army Specialist Eric T. Burri of Wyoming who died June 7 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Thursday, June 16. Army Spc. Burri, 21, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 623rd Quartermaster Company, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Lower Flags June 7, 2005 In Honor of Army Sergeant Charles A. Drier
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, June 7, in honor of Army Sergeant Charles A. Drier of Tuscola who died May 24 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Wednesday, June 8. Army Sgt. Drier, 28, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
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Lower Flags May 31, 2005 In Honer of Army Sergeant Brad A. Wentz
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 to honor Army Sergeant Brad A. Wentz of Gladwin. Sgt. Wentz, 21, was killed when his convoy came under attack by enemy forces on a main supply route in Iraq on Friday, May 20. He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 180th Transportation Center out of Muskegon, Michigan.
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Lower Flags June 1, 2005 In Honer of Army Specialist Joshua T. Brazee
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:Wednesday, June 1, 2005 to honor Army Specialist Joshua T. Brazee of Sand Creek. Spc. Brazee, 25, died from non-combat related injuries in Al Qaim, Iraq on Monday, May 23. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Carson, Colorado.
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Lower Flags on Monday, May 9, 2005 In Honor of Army Captain Stephen Frank
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, May 9, in honor of Army Captain Stephen Frank who died April 29 while on active duty in Iraq. Capt. Frank attended high school in Haslett. His parents currently reside in Farmington Hills. Flags should return to full-staff Tuesday, May 10. Capt. Frank, 29, was killed while conducting a traffic control point inspection in Diyarah, Iraq. Also killed in the explosion was Army Captain John "Jay" Harting III, 28, of Delaware. While not currently a Michigan resident, Capt. Harting lived for some time in Michigan. His parents reside in West Bloomfield.
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Lower Flags on Monday, April 25, 2005 In Honor of Army Specialist Randy Lee Stevens
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, April 25, in honor of Army Specialist Randy Lee Stevens of Swartz Creek who died April 16 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Tuesday, April 26. Army Spc. Stevens, 21, died while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, South Korea.
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Lower Flags on Thursday, April 21, 2005, In Honor of Marine Corporal Michael B. Lindemuth
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Thursday, April 21, in honor of Marine Corporal Michael B. Lindemuth of Pellston who died April 13 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff Friday, April 22. Marine Cpl. Lindemuth, 27, died as a result of wounds received from enemy mortar fire at Camp Hit in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Inspector/Instructor Staff, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron Ohio.
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President Bush Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff in Honor of Pope John Paul II
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America. As a mark of respect for His Holiness Pope John Paul II, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of his interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
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Lower Flags March 22, 2005 in Honor of Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, March 22, in honor of Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer of Ovid who died March 15 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full staff Wednesday, March 23. Staff Sgt. Kieffer, 36, died from injuries sustained when Iraqi insurgents attacked his unit in Baghdad. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment (Multiple Launch Rocket System) based in Detroit.
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Lower Flags March 14, 2005 in Honor of Army Captain Sean Grimes
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Monday, March 14, in honor of Army Captain Sean Grimes of Bloomfield Hills who died March 4 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full staff Tuesday, March 15. Captain Grimes, 31, died from injuries sustained during combat patrol in Ar Ramadi when the armored Humvee he was riding in was hit by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Camp Hovey, Korea.
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