US Flag Ordered to Fly at Half Staff

(CNN) WASHINGTON — Flags over the U.S. Capitol are being flown at half staff to honor four Americans killed in Libya. The U.S. ambassador to Libya, John Christopher Stevens, foreign service information management officer Sean Smith and two others were killed in an attack Tuesday at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. Congressional leaders have issued … Continue reading »

Willamette H.S. Unveils American Flag

EUGENE, Ore. — All eyes were focused on the rafters at Willamette High School Tuesday night, as the school lowered a massive American flag. Slowly and proudly, the school, for the first time, revealed a grand version of Old Glory. Once lowered, it hung just feet from floor. The idea came from a group of … Continue reading »

Man Displays 9/11 Memorial Flag

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A Springfield man is honoring those who died in the 9/11 attacks 11 years ago with a special display in his backyard. It’s getting the attention of neighbors and passersby. “More and more people need to fly the flag. We need to honor the country that we live in,” said Kim Ridley. … Continue reading »