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Flags Ordered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Fort Hood Soldier
Flags in Michigan will fly at half-staff Wednesday in honor of a Fort Hood soldier who died in the explosion of a homemade bomb in Iraq.
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LANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2009)—Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered U.S. flags in Michigan be flown at half-staff Wednesday to honor a soldier who died in Iraq last month.
Flags should be lowered for Army Staff Sgt. Timothy A. David, 28, of Beaverton.
He died June 28 from injuries he received when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
David was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.
David joined the Army in 2001.
He deployed to Iraq in December.
His decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with Valor.
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Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 27, 2009 at 11:09 PM
The people who have a problem with this obviously don't have respect for the military. Bet they'd have more respect if there were a draft...but there's not because people like my husband risk their lives so yours won't have to. I am so sorry for this family's loss. Not to mention this soldier's unit. May he rest in peace.
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Posted by: Nick
Location: Centex
on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Jon why is it that when someone wants to pay their respects to a soldier who is defending their country, freedom, AND flag, by having their flags at half staff people get their undies in a bunch? If ANYONE deserves this honor it should be a soldier. Not a senator/politician who collects fat cash for putting on a suit and doing nothing. I know what the laws are governing this, but they should be changed. If the governor of any state wants to salute a hero by way of lowering the flag, then let them do it.
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Posted by: Laura
Location: Groesbeck
on Jul 8, 2009 at 08:07 AM
What about all the other service men and women that have lost their lives. What makes one more special then the other?
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