Properly Honoring President Reagan

Properly Honoring President Reagan
- Letter to the Editor

Washington, D.C. -

Dear Editor:

One of my constituents called me to find out the proper procedure for flying the United States Flag after the death of President Reagan. I thought this may also be of interest to your readers.

In the event of the death of a current or former President, like the recent death of President Ronald Reagan, the flag should be flown at half-staff for thirty days from the day of the death.

When flying the flag at half-staff, it should first be hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised again to the peak before it is lowered for the day.

I would like to encourage all Americans to fly their flags at half-staff in remembrance of our great President, Ronald Reagan.

I am involved with politics today because of the inspiration I received from Ronald Reagan. I believe he was the true example of what a statesman can be. It is important for Americans to honor him and remember what he stood for, because he stood for America.

Sincerely,

Mike Simpson

Member of Congress