Flags to be lowered today in memory of former Gov. Booth Gardner

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed that flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 22, in memory of former Gov. Booth Gardner, who passed away this past Friday night at the age of 76 of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Saturday, March 30, or first thing Monday morning, April 1.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.