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Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia?

By Marysa Tuttle,

4 hours ago

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered all United States and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

According to Youngkin’s Office, the flag order is in memory and respect of Hersh Goldberg-Polin , who was found dead after he was held hostage by Hamas following the Oct. 7 attack.

All United States and Virginia flags outside of state and local buildings across Virginia will be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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