Governor Rendell Orders Flags at Capitol and in Lycoming County to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Lance Cpl. Abram L. Howard

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and on commonwealth facilities in Lycoming County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Lance Cpl. Abram L. Howard, of Williamsport.

Authorities said Lance Cpl. Howard, 21, was killed in while serving on active duty in Afghanistan. He was a member of the Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of North Versailles, Allegheny County.

Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Monday, Aug. 2.

Media contact: Gary Tuma, 717-783-1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor