Flags to be lowered Jan. 10 in honor of slain park ranger
Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed flags at all Washington state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, Jan. 10, in memory of Ranger Margaret Anderson, who died in the line of duty Jan. 1 at Mt. Rainier National Park.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday or first thing Wednesday morning, Jan. 11.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
A public memorial service for Anderson has been set for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.