At the direction of Governor Edward G. Rendell, all United States and Pennsylvania Flags on State Facilities in the Capitol Complex and in Franklin County should be flown at half-staff upon the death of Lance Cpl. Michael Freeman. Lance Cpl. Freeman was killed while serving on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should remain at half-staff through interment.

At the direction of Govenor Edward G. Rendell, all United States and Pennsylvania Flags across the Commonwealth should be flown at half-staff upon the dealth of US Representative John Murtha. Flags should remain at half-staff through interment.