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ARIZONA: FEBRUARY 14, 2024 AND DAY OF INTERMENT IN HONOR OF U.S. MARINE SERGEANT ALEC LANGEN
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Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on February 14, 2024 and on the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Marine Sergeant Alec Langen, who was one of the casualties of the February 6 helicopter crash during a training flight in California.
Sgt. Langen was assigned to the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 “Flying Tigers”, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and was based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.
According to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Alec Langen enlisted in the Marine Corps on September 14, 2017, and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on October 1, 2022. His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement: “It is with great sorrow that we learned that Sergeant Alec Langen, of Chandler, was one of the five Marines killed during a training flight in California. We lift up his family, especially his wife Casey and his parents, Steven and Caryn Langen, and mourn alongside them for the loss of this talented and selfless young man, who spent his life in service to others.” We will further communicate the date of interment once set.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Regards, Arizona Department of Administration
ARIZONA: JANUARY 26, 2024 – FEBRUARY 3, 2024 IN HONOR OF SAFFOR MAYOR JASON KOUTS
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, January 26, 2024 and on Saturday, February 3, 2024 (day of interment), in honor of Safford Mayor Jason Kouts, who passed away on January 24, 2024.
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“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Jason Kouts. He was a beloved leader of the Safford community, born and raised in the Gila Valley and spent his life in service to others. My deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones and the residents of Safford. I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in his honor and memory on Friday, January 26 and on the day of interment, February 3,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Regards, Arizona Department of Administration
MASSACHUSETTS: JANUARY 27, 2024
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 27, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Petty Officer Second Class Merle Chester Joseph Hillman, U.S. Navy, USS California, (KIA, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941) of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Remains of Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Hillman, who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1941, will be laid to rest at the Saint Jerome Cemetery, in Holyoke, Massachusetts on this day.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
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