Gov. Branstad Orders Flags to be Half-Staff to Honor Marine

The Old Capitol flag on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, flies at half-mast on Tuesday, April 17, 2007.

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By Belinda Yeung

Story Created: Jan 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor a Marine with Iowa roots who was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Master Sgt. Travis Riddick died on Jan. 21. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday at Centerville High School.

Branstad has ordered all U.S. and state flags flown at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff beginning at 5 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Monday in honor of the 40-year-old Riddick, who is formerly from Centerville.

Branstad also encourages individuals, businesses, schools and city and county offices across Iowa to lower their flags to half-staff during those hours as a sign of respect.

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