Flags at Half Staff

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Firefighter Corey Shaw
Du Quoin Fire Department


Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Wednesday, June 22, 2011

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Private First Class Timothy John "T.J." Hansley
United States Army
Hometown:  Elgin, Illinois


Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Wednesday, June 29, 2011

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset, Friday, July 1, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Mrs. Lura Lynn Ryan
Former First Lady of the State of Illinois



Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise to Sunset, Friday, July 1, 2011


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Sergeant Timothy Sayne
United States Army
Hometown:   Effingham, Illinois


Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Wednesday, September 28, 2011



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset on Sunday, September 11, 2011

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


National Day of Service and Remembrance



Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from Sunrise to Sunset on:


Sunday, September 11, 2011


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Saturday, October 1, 2011 to Sunset, Monday, October 3, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Captain Thomas J. Heitmann
United States Marine Corps
Mendota, Illinois



Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Saturday, October 1, 2011 to
Sunset, Monday, October 3, 2011


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, October 6, 2011 until Sunset, Saturday, October 8, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Captain Jeffrey Bland
United States Marine Corps
Hometown:   Champaign, Illinois



Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Thursday, October 6, 2011 until
Sunset, Saturday, October 8, 2011


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset, Wednesday, October 5, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Specialist Michael Vukovich
United States Army
Hometown: Crystal Lake, Illinois



Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise to Sunset, Wednesday, October 5, 2011


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

  The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Lance Corporal Nickolas Daniels
United States Marine Corps
Hometown: Elmwood Park, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Saturday, November 12, 2011 until
Sunset, Monday, November 14, 2011


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.
 

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2011
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 until Sunset, Friday, December 2, 2011.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


PFC Adam E. Dobereiner
United States Army
Hometown:  Moline, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 until
Sunset, Friday, December 2, 2011



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Thursday, January 5, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Officer Clifton Lewis
of the Chicago Police Department

Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Thursday, January 5, 2012

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, January 19, 2012 until Sunset, Saturday, January, 21, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


SPC Christopher Patterson
United States Army National Guard
Hometown:  Aurora, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Thursday, January 19, 2012 until
Sunset, Saturday, January, 21, 2012



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 until Sunset, Friday, January, 20, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Staff Sgt. Jonathan Metzger
United States Army National Guard
Hometown:  Richton Park, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 until
Sunset, Friday, January, 20, 2012




If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://

[Vic0218]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, January 19, 2012 until Sunset, Saturday, January, 21, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


SPC Christopher Patterson
United States Army National Guard
Hometown:  Aurora, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Thursday, January 19, 2012 until
Sunset, Saturday, January, 21, 2012



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

Salutes, tributes begin as fallen soldier returns home

http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/10084139-418/salutes-tributes-begin-as-fallen-soldier-returns-home.html

Red and blue lights lit up the night sky on Wednesday as the procession for fallen soldier Christopher Patterson passed through Aurora.

In a black hearse, the body of 20-year-old Patterson was brought home, and there were dozens of residents waiting to honor his arrival.

On Route 31, at the entrance of the Mooseheart campus, 17-year-old NJROTC member Yolanda Linneman stood at attention as she watched the stream of cars, motorcycles and fire engines pass the school on the way to Moss Family Funeral home.

The cold wind stung her face, but the discomfort was a small price to pay to honor the sacrifice of the young soldier.

"I think that this gives us a chance to reflect and to see what the soldiers go through," she said. "The least we can do is come show our respect."

Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart said the students of the community's NJROTC program wanted to honor Patterson when they found out about the procession.

"It's such a small thing, but our kids here, many of them have been through a lot and they really feel when other people are hurting," said Hart. "They believe in honoring those who have given the supreme sacrifice."

Patterson, of North Aurora, died Jan. 6 when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while he was serving as a specialist for the Indiana National Guard in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

Patterson was studying at Valparaiso University to become a music teacher when his unit was called up for duty in Afghanistan. Though he was not required to deploy because of school, he chose to take a leave of absence from his studies to ship out with his unit in November.

It was a decision of honor, and one that Mooseheart student Andrew Remy plans on making himself.

"I've always wanted to join the military. Ever since I was a kid," the JNROTC member said. He said that Patterson's death, while tragic, would not deter him from serving his country.

"I've made up my mind (to join) already. Nothing is going to change that," he said.

Patterson's family has a similar mindset.

Christopher's younger brother, Carl Patterson, a 2010 West Aurora graduate, recently reported for training in the Marines. His father, Robert Patterson, is retired from the Navy, and his mother, Mary Patterson, is a Navy reservist, yeoman second class.

Patterson died alongside three other members of the 713th Engineer Company: Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Metzger, 32; Spc. Brian J. Leonhardt, 21, and Spc. Robert J. Tauteris Jr., 44, all of Indiana.

Patterson is being remembered throughout the communities he touched. Valparaiso University has planned a memorial service for Patterson and his fellow guardsmen, and Patterson's name will be added to North Aurora's Veterans Memorial.

Another procession will be held Friday morning as Patterson's remains are taken from Moss Funeral Home to Immanuel Lutheran Church, where visitation will be held.

The procession will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m., travel south down Randall Road, turn east onto Plum Street, turn south on Commonwealth Drive and pull through the high school's main driveway along Galena Boulevard.

West Aurora High School and Jefferson Middle School students and staff will gather outside at 10:30 a.m. as the procession drives past the schools. The route was designed to pass by the high school's auditorium because Patterson's many performances there. He graduated from West in 2009.

The Patriot Guard Riders will accompany the procession, and the North Aurora Fire Department will hang an American flag from ladder trucks at the high school.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road, Batavia.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, also at Immanuel Lutheran, and will be a celebration of song. The Patterson family encourages everyone attending to wear red to honor the color of Christopher's hair.

[Vic0218]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 until Sunset, Friday, January, 20, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Staff Sgt. Jonathan Metzger
United States Army National Guard
Hometown:  Richton Park, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 until
Sunset, Friday, January, 20, 2012




If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://

Guardsman's services will be Friday at Southside church

http://www.indystar.com/article/20120117/LOCAL18/201170363/Guardsman-s-services-will-Friday-Southside-church?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7C%7Cp

Services for Staff Sgt. Jonathan Metzger, 32, commander of an Indiana National Guard unit who was killed with three other Guard members when a roadside bomb exploded Jan. 6 in Afghanistan, will be held Friday in a Southside Indianapolis church.

The services will be at 1 p.m. in Indian Creek Christian Church, 6430 S. Franklin Road, will calling from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Thursday in G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home, 1605 S. Ind. 135, Greenwood.

Services will be held this week for Sgt. Brian Leonhardt in Crown Point and for Spc. Christopher Patterson in Aurora, Ill. The funeral for Spc. Robert Tauteris Jr., North Judson, was Sunday.

The four soldiers were members of the Valparaiso-based 713th Engineering Company.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from sunrise, Friday January 27 until sunset, Sunday January 29,2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act
are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:

Captain Nathan R. McHone
United States Marine
Hometown:  Crystal Lake, Illinois

Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings
occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Sunday, January 29, 2012

If you have any questions regarding this matter,
please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, March 8, 2012 until Sunset, Saturday, March 10, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Lance Cpl. Conner Lowry
United States Marine Corps
Hometown:  Chicago, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Thursday, March 8, 2012 until
Sunset, Saturday, March 10, 2012



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, April 12, 2012 until Sunset, Saturday, April 14, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


CPL Alex Martinez
United States Marine Corps
Hometown:  Elgin, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Thursday, April 12, 2012 until
Sunset, Saturday, April 14, 2012


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Captain John C. Winkelman
Huntley Fire Department


Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Wednesday, April 18, 2012

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2012
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Saturday, April 28, 2012 until Sunset, Monday, April 30, 2012.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Sgt Dean R. Shaffer
United States Army
Hometown:  Pekin, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Saturday, April 28, 2012 until
Sunset, Monday, April 30, 2012


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.