Friday, March 9, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Gov. Blunt to Keep Flags Flown At Half-Staff for 10 Days to Honor Sen. Eagleton
JEFFERSON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt has ordered that all flags at state facilities will continue to be flown at half-staff for 10 days following tomorrow's funeral service for U.S. Senator Thomas F. Eagleton. Flags will remain at half-staff until dusk on Tuesday, March 20. Blunt first ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, March 4.
"Tom Eagleton was a dedicated public servant and a gracious gentleman." said Blunt. "His many years of service to Missouri demonstrated his commitment to our state and our citizens. Melanie and I offer our prayers and condolences to his loved ones."
Gov. Blunt will be in St. Louis tomorrow to attend the funeral service for Sen. Eagleton.