Thank you Governor Quinn: WHEREAS, all citizens owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women of the armed forces who selflessly serve to protect our lives and keep our families safe; and, WHEREAS, every day these men and women face great risks and put their safety on the line to perform their duties; and, WHEREAS, on March 1, 2014, Major Reid Nannen lost his life at the age of 32 in an F/A-18C Hornet crash on the Fallon Range Training Complex in Nevada; and, WHEREAS, formerly of Hopedale, Illinois, and a graduate of the University of Illinois, Major Reid Nannen made vast contributions to the Land of Lincoln; and, WHEREAS, Major Reid Nannen received his Wings of Gold in 2007 and was selected to fly F/A-18 Hornets; and, WHEREAS, Major Reid Nannen served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and was decorated with several service medals; and, WHEREAS, throughout his career as a proud member of the United States Marines, Major Reid Nannen represented the State of Illinois admirably; and, WHEREAS, Major Reid Nannen was well respected and admired by his fellow Marines; and, WHEREAS, a funeral will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014, for Major Reid Nannen, a loving son, grandson, brother, husband, and father, who is survived by many family members and friends; and, THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby order all persons or entities governed by the Illinois Flag Display Act to fly their flags at half-staff immediately until sunset on Monday, March 24, 2014, in honor and remembrance of Major Reid Nannen, whose selfless service and sacrifice is an inspiration.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:17:01 +0000
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