Raimondo Orders U.S. and RI Flags to Fly at Half-Staff

Governor Gina Raimondo has ordered the United States and Rhode Island Flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and facility buildings, in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation.

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on November 19, in honor of the victims in the Paris, France attacks.

"On behalf of all Rhode Islanders, I send my deepest condolences to those impacted by Friday's tragic violence in Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We stand together," said Raimondo.

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Gina Raimondo has also asked that all Rhode Islanders lower their flags as a sign of respect for France