Governor orders flags be lowered to half-staff for SSG Richard L. Berry

 SSG Richard L. Berry of Scottsdale died in Afghanistan from wounds suffered from an IED

 

Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, in honor of SSG Richard L. Berry, of Scottsdale, Arizona.   SSG Berry died July 22nd in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to the A Company, 508th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

SSG Berry's interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

 

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

Governor orders state flags at half staff for Staff Sgt Richard L. Berry

Statement by Governor Jan Brewer

Mourning the Loss and Honoring the Service of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry

 

            “This is a day of sorrow as Arizonans bid goodbye to one of our Nation’s heroes. United States Army Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died July 22, 2012, after sustaining serious injuries when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. At the time of the incident, Staff Sgt. Berry, 27, was serving in the Kandahar Providence of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

 

         “Staff Sgt. Berry had been assigned to the A Company, 508^th Special Troops Battalion, 82^nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. On this somber day, I encourage all Arizonans to take a moment to reflect upon the daily sacrifice of men and women in uniform such as Staff Sgt. Berry. Their bravery and selfless service protects and preserves the American freedoms we hold dear. Please join me in keeping Staff Sgt. Berry, his family and his fellow servicemen and women in your hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

 

         “On Friday, July 20, President Obama ordered that the American flag be flown at half-staff until sunset July 25, 2012, in remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Today, per my order, lowered State flags in Arizona also will stand as special recognition and tribute to Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry for his service and sacrifice to a grateful Nation. State flags will be lowered once more on the day of his interment, for which services are pending.”

U.S. Flag at half staff until sunset July 25 in honor of victims of Aurora, Co. tragedy

- FLAG ALERT - U.S. Flag at Half Staff Now until Sunset July 25, 2012
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN AURORA, COLORADO: Now through Sunset, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 ☆ ☆ ☆ In Honor of the Victims of the tragedy in Aurora, CO	The president has ordered the US Flag to half staff now through Sunset Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.You may view the Presidential Proclamation here.

State flags at half staff in honor of Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammer

Statement by Governor Jan Brewer

Mourning the Loss of Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar

 

             

              “Please join me today in honoring the sacrifice of a brave Arizona serviceman. United States Army Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, died July 14, 2012, due to injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small arms fire. Staff Sgt. Hammar, 24, was deployed to the Khost province of Afghanistan, where he was serving our Nation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

 

              “Staff Sgt. Hammar was a member of the 1^st Battalion, 501^st Infantry Regiment, 4^th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25^th Infantry Division, and assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, located near Anchorage, Alaska.

 

              “This is a day to offer our condolences, prayers and due respect for Staff Sgt. Hammar and the family he leaves behind. Please also pray for his fellow soldiers, as well as for all of the men and women who nobly serve our country as part of the United States Military.

 

              “The depth of their sacrifice is too often taken for granted until we learn of a tragedy such as this. Today is a stark reminder to honor their service and never stop praying for their safety.

 

              “In honor of Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar, I have ordered that flags at all State buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset today, July 17, 2012. I also will request that flags be lowered from sunrise until sunset on the day of his interment, for which services are pending.”

Governor orders flags lowered for fallen soldier

Statement by Governor Jan Brewer

 

Lowering Flags for Fallen Soldier Barett W. McNabb

 

“It is with a heavy heart that I ask you to join me in offering a prayer for a fallen Arizona hero. Sgt. 1st Class Barett W. McNabb, 33, of Chino Valley, Arizona, was killed Tuesday while serving his country in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1^st Class McNabb was in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 562^nd Engineer Company, 2^nd Infantry Division, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington.

 

“On Thursday, we will commemorate Flag Day and reflect upon those who serve and sacrifice in the name of our Nation and its Stars and Stripes. Please keep Sgt. 1^st Class McNabb in your thoughts, and offer a special prayer for him and his loved ones. Also, please pray for his fellow brothers and sisters in uniform as they continue to risk their lives in defense of the freedoms we hold dear.

 

“In honor of Sgt. 1^st Class Barett W. McNabb, I have ordered that all State flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, June 14, 2012, as well as on the day of interment, for which services are pending. May we never forget his service.”

 

Governor orders flags at half staff in honor of fallen firefighter

    Statement by Governor Jan Brewer

 

Mourning the loss of fallen firefighter, lowering flags in his honor

 

 

“Today, we mourn the loss of the first wildland firefighter killed in Arizona this season. Anthony Polk, an Engine Boss from Yuma, lost his life Friday when his brush fire engine rolled over while en route to the Montezuma Fire in southern Arizona. Polk, 31, was part of a Bureau of Indian Affairs Engine Crew. Two of his fellow firefighters were injured in the same accident, but – thankfully – it appears that they will recover.

 

“In Arizona, Spring and Summer mean wildfire. We count on the brave men and women who come to our State from all over the country in order to fight these fires. These are men and women who endure the long hours, difficult conditions and – of course – the danger. Men and women like Anthony Polk. Best of all, they do it in order to protect the lives and property of people they have never met and likely never will.

 

“Please keep Anthony Polk, his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. And remember his brothers and sisters still working the Montezuma Fire and other blazes. Grueling days lay ahead in a fire season not nearly over.

 

            “In honor of Anthony Polk and his service and sacrifice to the State of Arizona, I have ordered that all State flags be flown at half-staff until sunset today, June 9, 2012.”