Executive Order #67

Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Corporal Benjamin H. Neal of the United States Army Who Lost His Life While Serving His Country During Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan

WHEREAS, on April 25, 2012, Corporal Benjamin H. Neal, a member of the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., died while serving his country in Afghanistan; and

WHEREAS, Corporal Benjamin H. Neal provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Corporal Benjamin H. Neal; and

WHEREAS, a memorial service will be held for Corporal Benjamin H. Neal on May 8, 2012;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, SCOTT WALKER, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by federal and state law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds, and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, and ending at sunset on that date.

Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner.