SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 9, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — Gov. Gary R. Herbert has ordered the immediate lowering of the Utah’s United States and Utah flags in memory of former Senator and astronaut John Glenn.
The governor said in a prepared statement: “Today Jeanette and I join a grateful nation in honoring John Glenn, an American hero in every sense. An astronaut, an engineer, a veteran and a statesman, John’s lifetime of service inspires us all to look inside ourselves and consider how we can better serve our fellowmen. We extend our deepest condolences to his beloved wife Annie and the entire Glenn family at this time.”
The lowering of the flags was authorized by President Barack Obama.
Flags will be flown at half staff immediately at all state facilities until sunset on the day of Glenn’s funeral, the date of which has yet to be set.
According to multiple reports, Glenn will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
All other funeral activities will take place in Ohio.
