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Governor Rendell Orders State Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of PFC James M. Yohn

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Governor Edward G. Rendell has ordered all Pennsylvania flags at state facilities in Dauphin and Northumberland counties, and in the Capitol Complex, to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, July 3, to honor the memory of Army Private First Class James M. Yohn, who died on June 25 in Mosul, Iraq, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"Private First Class Yohn is a hero who courageously fought to protect and defend our freedom," Governor Rendell said. "On behalf of all Pennsylvanians, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. In his honor, we will lower state flags as a symbol of our respect for his service, his bravery, and his sacrifice."

Yohn, 25, a volunteer firefighter from Highspire, died from injuries suffered when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. He was serving with the Army 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

The Rendell administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit www.governor.state.pa.us.

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SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

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