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Flag of the United States of America lowered in honor of Chattanooga shooting victims

July 20, 2015

In conjunction with a proclamation issued by United States President Barack Obama, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert has authorized the immediate lowering of the Flag of the United States of America to half-staff in honor of the service members killed last week in Chattanooga, Tenn.

In accordance with Gov. Herbert's order, BYU will lower the ASB Flag of the United States to half-staff immediately and will continue to fly it at half-staff through Saturday, July 25, 2015.

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