Why is the US flag flown at half mast today?
Why is the US flag flown at half mast today?
On wednesday night, a horrific shooting incident in Maine left thirteen people wounded and eighteen people dead. Robert Card, the primary suspect and the accused attacker was discovered dead from a gunshot wound that he had self-inflicted. The united states flag will fly at half-staff at the White House, on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all federal government naval vessels in the district of Columbia and throughout the united states and its Territories and possessions until sunset on october 30, 2023, in remembrance of the victims of the shooting incident in Maine. This order was issued by US President Joe Biden.The American flag will also be flown at half-staff at all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and other overseas locations, including all military complexes, naval installations, and vessels.Card's death eased the victims' familyRobert Young, whose nephew Aaron and 44-year-old brother Bill perished in the shooting event in Maine, expressed comfort upon learning of Card's passing. As a family, it provides a feeling of closure because we can stop worrying about him hurting anyone else. Additionally, it instils a feeling of fairness in us. He's no longer here, Young remarked.Card's state of mindAccording to accounts, Card, the shooter, had mental health problems. Card reportedly suffered from mental health problems, including voices in his head and threats to blow up the Saco National Guard Base.Investigative authorities are working to determine the reasons for the incident in Maine in the interim. President Biden made a statement on Saturday, asking congress to take action on the issue amid increasing calls to reform the gun culture in the US.
On wednesday night, a horrific shooting incident in Maine left thirteen people wounded and eighteen people dead. Robert Card, the primary suspect and the accused attacker was discovered dead from a gunshot wound that he had self-inflicted. The united states flag will fly at half-staff at the White House, on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all federal government naval vessels in the district of Columbia and throughout the united states and its Territories and possessions until sunset on october 30, 2023, in remembrance of the victims of the shooting incident in Maine. This order was issued by US President Joe Biden.The American flag will also be flown at half-staff at all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and other overseas locations, including all military complexes, naval installations, and vessels.Card's death eased the victims' familyRobert Young, whose nephew Aaron and 44-year-old brother Bill perished in the shooting event in Maine, expressed comfort upon learning of Card's passing. As a family, it provides a feeling of closure because we can stop worrying about him hurting anyone else. Additionally, it instils a feeling of fairness in us. He's no longer here, Young remarked.Card's state of mindAccording to accounts, Card, the shooter, had mental health problems. Card reportedly suffered from mental health problems, including voices in his head and threats to blow up the Saco National Guard Base.Investigative authorities are working to determine the reasons for the incident in Maine in the interim. President Biden made a statement on Saturday, asking congress to take action on the issue amid increasing calls to reform the gun culture in the US.