Flags at Half-Staff In Memory of Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin

Press release from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office….

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of Congressman Donald McEachin.

I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered immediately on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Ordered on this, the 29^th day of November 2022.

Background:

-Richmond Times-Dispatch: ‘Tonight, he lost that battle’: Congressman Donald McEachin dies at 61 ^[1]

-Blue Virginia: Rest in Peace Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA04): “A gentle giant, a compassionate champion for underdogs, a climate warrior, a Christian example, an understanding dad, a proud husband, a loyal brother” ^[2]

-NBC News: Virginia congressman Donald McEachin dies at 61 ^[3]

-Washington Post: Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin dies at 61 after colorectal cancer battle ^[4]

-Virginia Mercury: Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin dies at 61 ^[5]