Why Are Flags Half-Staff in Virginia on Wednesday?

Governor Orders Flags Lowered Honoring Army Lt. Kendrick Key

Tweet RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement and flag order in memory and respect of United States Army 1st Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. of Richmond, Virginia, whose life of service, courage, and sacrifice exemplified the highest ideals of military service. “Lieutenant Key joined Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, where he…

Why are flags at half-staff today? How long they'll stay lowered

Wondering why flags are at half-staff in Virginia today? Here's what the order honors, how long it lasts and what to know.

Flags fly at half-staff in Virginia to honor Richmond lieutenant killed in rescue attempt

Virginia flags fly at half-staff Wednesday honoring Army Lt. Kendrick Key Jr., 27, killed rescuing a fellow soldier in Morocco.

Gov. Spanberger issues flag order in memory of fallen U.S. Army Soldier from Virginia

Gov. Spanberger on Tuesday released a statement and a flag order in memory and respect of United States 1st Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr whose life of service, courage and sacrifice exemplified the highest ideals of military service.

Why are flags half-staff in Virginia on Wednesday?

Gov. Spanberger ordered flags at half-staff to honor 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., hailed for his heroism in a rescue attempt during a Morocco deployment.

Virginia honors Richmond soldier who gave his life trying to save fellow soldier

Virginia is honoring a Richmond soldier who gave his life trying to save a fellow soldier in Morocco by flying flags at half-mast on Wednesday.