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FLAGS ORDERED FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Upon Executive Order from Governor Chris Christie, flags at Ridgewood schools will be flown at half-staff on Friday, February 17, 2012, in recognition and mourning of the passing of Whitney Houston of Newark and East Orange, a gifted singer, remarkable performer and iconic figure who left an indelible mark upon the popular music landscape in the State of New Jersey and across our Nation.
Mother Of Fallen Marine Offended By Half-Staff Flag For Houston
February 15, 2012 10:30 PM
ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) – Flags will be lowered in New Jersey Saturday, the day of Whitney Houston’s funeral. But a Marine mom in Arlington says it’s an honor Houston doesn’t deserve.
When Phyllis McGeath heard Gov. Chris Christie had ordered flags lowered to half-staff for Houston, she said she felt a pain deep inside her.
“I was hurt and offended. Disappointed. Saddened,” she said. “I felt like the honor that was given to my son was tarnished.”
McGeath had three sons who were active duty Marines.
Her oldest, Philip, was killed by a suicide bomber just four weeks ago in Afghanistan. He was 25.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/02/15/mother-of-fallen-marine-offended-by-half-mast-flag-for-houston/
