Virginia Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff Dec. 13, Dec. 14 The Governor said the order is in memory and respect of Virginia House Delegate Ronnie Campbell
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RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order following the passing of Virginia House Delegate Ronnie Campbell .
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Youngkin made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, ordering all flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately in memory and respect of Virginia House Delegate Ronnie Campbell .
Campbell served as a delegate for Virginia for nearly three years and passed away following a long fight with cancer , according to a statement on his Facebook page.
Flags at all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia will remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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