Flags at Half-Staff Honor Illinois Soldiers at Governor's Request
To honor Illinois' fallen U.S. Army soldiers, Staff Sergeant Joshua A. Melton (Carlyle, IL), and Staff Sergeant Paul G. Smith (East Peoria, IL) Governor Quinn has requested that all United States and Illinois flags be at half-staff from sunrise, Thursday, June 25, 2009 through sunset, Saturday, June 27, 2009.
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of Staff Sergeant Melton and Staff Sergeant Smith.