Chief Petty Officer Christian Michael Pike - U.S. Navy

Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in honor of CPO Pike.  Governor Brewer previously ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, March 15th in honor of CPO Pike who died March 13, 2013, in Landstuhl, Germany as a result of combat-related injuries.  CPO Pike incurred the fatal injuries on March 10th while conducting stability operations in Maiwand District, Afghanistan.  Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

Flag(s) Lowered: 
Arizona & American Flag
Notice Type: 
Military
Dates: 
Announcement
03/20/2013 to 03/21/2013