Maryland To Lower Flags Monday In Memory Of Temple Hills Soldier Who Died In Iraq

From the Office of the Secretary of State:

Lowering of the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag to Half Staff

Army Sergeant First Class Duane A. Thornsbury

This is to advise you that Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Monday, September 21, 2009, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory of Army Sergeant First Class Duane A. Thornsbury of Temple Hills, Maryland, who died on September 12, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag. Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State.