Skip to main content
Cloudy icon
47º

Governor Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday

Flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of Virginia Delegate John “Jack” Reid

(AP Photo/Steve Helber) (Steve Helber, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Governor has announced a new order for the state to honor a late Delegate.

On Wednesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the order for all flags flown at all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth to be flown half-staff on Thursday.

Recommended Videos



Youngkin said the flags will be flown at half-staff in memory and respect of former Virginia Delegate John “Jack” Reid.

The order states that the flags are to be lowered at sunrise on Thursday and remain at half-staff until sunset.


Loading...
About the Author
Alli Graham headshot

Alli Graham came aboard the digital team as an evening digital content producer in June 2022.