The Office of the Governor of Illinois has directed that U.S. and Illinois flags be lowered to half-staff in memory of the late Army PFC Shane D. Penley of Sauk Village, Illinois, from sunrise, Tuesday, April 15 until sunset, Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Although the Governor's directive applies to United States flags and Illinois flags at all buildings occupied by State of Illinois personnel, many municipalities, counties and businesses also observe the directive.
From the Patriot Guard website, "Pfc. Shane D. Penley, 19, of Sauk Village, Ill., died April 6 at Patrol Base Copper, Iraq, from wounds suffered while on duty at a guard post. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. "
If you observe the U.S. flag flying at full-staff, consider contacting the municipality, county, school district or business and informing them of the Governor's order.
Although the Governor's directive applies to United States flags and Illinois flags at all buildings occupied by State of Illinois personnel, many municipalities, counties and businesses also observe the directive.
From the Patriot Guard website, "Pfc. Shane D. Penley, 19, of Sauk Village, Ill., died April 6 at Patrol Base Copper, Iraq, from wounds suffered while on duty at a guard post. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. "
If you observe the U.S. flag flying at full-staff, consider contacting the municipality, county, school district or business and informing them of the Governor's order.
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