{"id":62678,"date":"2016-06-12T20:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T00:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=62678"},"modified":"2016-06-12T20:00:31","modified_gmt":"2016-06-13T00:00:31","slug":"pence-directs-flags-at-half-staff-for-victims-of-orlando-terrorist-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/06\/12\/pence-directs-flags-at-half-staff-for-victims-of-orlando-terrorist-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Pence directs flags at half-staff for victims of Orlando terrorist attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Indiana-StateSeal.png\" alt=\"State of Indiana Seal\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Indiana-StateSeal.png 200w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Indiana-StateSeal-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>News release from the Indiana Governor&#8217;s Office:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Governor Mike Pence Directs Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide for Victims of Orlando Terrorist Attack<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Governor issues statement, calling the attack &#8220;senseless act of terror&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis (June 12, 2016) &#8211; In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this afternoon, Governor Mike Pence directs flags be flown at half-staff at state facilities statewide to honor the victims of Sunday&#8217;s terror attack in Orlando. Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, June 16. Governor Mike Pence also issued the following statement:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Karen and I are shocked and saddened by the senseless act of terror committed in Orlando this morning,&#8221; said Governor Pence. &#8220;On behalf of the state of Indiana, we extend our prayers to the victims, their families, and the Orlando community. Today&#8217;s horrifying news stands as a grave reminder that we live in dangerous times and the war on terror continues.  For this reason we must commit to ensuring the safety and security of our people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Governor Pence has also asked the Indiana State Police to offer any assistance to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), particularly during a vigil tonight at the Old National Center in Indianapolis to honor the shooting victims in Orlando. <\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s flag directive overlaps a previous directive from the Governor, which directed that flags be lowered to half-staff for the passing of Hoosier West Point Cadet Mitchell Alexander Winey. Cadet Winey was one of nine soldiers killed when their truck overturned in a flooded area in Ft. Hood. He was in Fort Hood for Cadet Troop Leader Training. Flags for Cadet Winey should remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of his funeral, Saturday, June 18.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"5205\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_trooper_noone.jpg\" data-title=\"ISP Trooper Chris Noone\" data-description=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. 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Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Governor Mike Pence signs SB 177\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Governor Mike Pence signs SB 177\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6915\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_banks_sb_177.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166039.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry and Karen Richards during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. 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Photo taken February 14, 2014.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"7287\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166040.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166040.jpg\" data-title=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton\" data-description=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7287\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166040.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166045.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"U.S. Attorney Northern District Indiana David Capp during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"7288\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166045.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166045.jpg\" data-title=\"U.S. Attorney Northern District Indiana\" data-description=\"U.S. Attorney Northern District Indiana David Capp during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"U.S. Attorney Northern District Indiana\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"U.S. Attorney Northern District Indiana\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7288\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166045.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166046.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"7289\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166046.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166046.jpg\" data-title=\"Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards\" data-description=\"Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7289\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166046.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166049.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"7290\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166049.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166049.jpg\" data-title=\"Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7290\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166049.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166052.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"7291\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166052.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166052.jpg\" data-title=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton\" data-description=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"FWPD Chief Garry Hamilton\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7291\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166052.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166055.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"U.S. Attorney Nothern District Indiana David Capp and Karen Richards during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. Photo taken February 14, 2014.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c272a8a1aca4fbc9f55aa92fbc442537' data-image-id=\"7292\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/166055.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_166055.jpg\" data-title=\"David Capp and Karen Richards\" data-description=\"U.S. Attorney Nothern District Indiana David Capp and Karen Richards during the announcement of the creation of the Fort Wayne Gang and Violent Crimes Unit. 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