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Flag status at one-staff today for KY native who died in Iraq

From Commonwealth News Center

FRANKFORT, KY - Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in honor of a Kentucky native soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

According to the Department of Defense, First Sgt. John D. Blair, 38, of Calhoun, GA., died June 20, 2009 in Mado Zayi, Afghanistan of injuries sustained when a rocket propelled grenade struck his vehicle. He was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard, Lawrenceville, GA.


Burial services for 1st Sgt. Blair will be Wednesday, July 1 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canon, Ga. Gov. Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on that day.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.


This story was posted on 2009-07-01 02:52:58
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