Why are the flags at half mass today?
Flags will fly at half staff across Minnesota today in honor of Army Specialist Joseph Alan Kennedy. Kennedy, a native of Inver Grove Heights, was killed in combat in Afghanistan on April 15.
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Twenty-five years ago, seven astronauts died aboard space shuttle Challenger when it exploded shortly after liftoff. The flags are at half mast to honor the astronauts and their families. Thanks for asking ChaCha and enjoy your day!
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In honor of the life and service of Lance Cpl. Kevin Cornelius, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland proclaimed today that the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff. ChaCha!
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