NationStates Jolt Archive

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/04/AR2007060401074.html?hpid=moreheadlines

May he rest in peace and may God bring peace to his family during this time of grief.

Because of his death, a successor will be appointed by the State Governor:

Gov. Dave Freudenthal, a Democrat, will appoint a successor from one of three finalists chosen by the state Republican Party

May God bless Senator Thomas' family

*lowers flag to half-mast*

Rest in Peace.

*lowers flag to half-mast*
Out of interest, is it tradition to lower flags to half staff when legislators, governors, etc die in the US? Over here, there was a fuss because flags weren't lowered when Diana died, although the Royals gave in eventually.

Out of interest, is it tradition to lower flags to half staff when legislators, governors, etc die in the US? Over here, there was a fuss because flags weren't lowered when Diana died, although the Royals gave in eventually.

I believe it is yes.

Isn't this like the 5th Congressional death in two years? Just goes to show how recycled our government is.

I believe it is yes.
*Nods*

Condolences to his friends, family and constituents.