Flags at half-staff from June 1 until sunset, June 4, 2019 for the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Both President Trump and Governor Walz have issued proclamations for the victims in Virginia Beach.

President Trump

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia

A Proclamation
By the President of the United States of America
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of the Press Secretary
The White House

Our Nation grieves with those affected by the tragic shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Americans unite in praying for God to comfort the injured and heal the wounded. May God be with the victims and bring aid and comfort to their families and friends. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on May 31, 2019, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, June 4, 2019. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred forty-third.

Donald J. Trump

Governor Walz

June 1, 2019

Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Virginia Beach Shooting

ST. PAUL, MN – In accordance with a proclamation issued by the President, Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state buildings in Minnesota from today, Saturday, June 1, 2019 to sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect for the victims of the shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Friday, May 31.

“My heart is with the community of Virginia Beach,” Governor Walz said. “Minnesota grieves with those affected by this horrific act of violence.”