Gov orders flags to half-staff to honor blast victims

Governor Kitzhaber on Tuesday ordered all flags at public institutions statewide to immediately be lowered and flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

“Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the people of Boston,” said Governor Kitzhaber. “The Boston Marathon draws participants and spectators from around the world, including hundreds of Oregonians, and we thank those who responded quickly and heroically to help those in need.”

For the text of the Presidential Proclamation, go to:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/04/16/presidential-proclamation-honoring-victims-tragedy-boston-massachusetts