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GoLocalProv | News | McKee Directs RI Flags Lowered in Memory of Command Sergeant Major Winkelman
Thursday, February 09, 2023
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Governor Dan McKee has directed Rhode Island state flags to be flown at half-staff in any respect state amenities and buildings.
The flags will stay at half-staff till sundown on the day of interment in reminiscence of Command Sergeant Main Richard Winkelman, who served because the full-time Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Nationwide Guard.
“Our ideas are with the household, buddies, and colleagues of Rhode Island Nationwide Guard Command Sergeant Main Richard Winkelman,” mentioned McKee. “He served our state and nation honorably and he can be deeply missed by all.”
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Governor additionally asks Rhode Islanders to decrease their flags as an indication of respect.