N.J. flags to fly at half-staff to honor those killed in Fort Hood shooting

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Soldiers from Fort Hood fold an American flag inside Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas today in preparation for President Obama's planned visit on Tuesday. Flags will fly at half-staff in New Jersey on Tuesday.

N.J. flags to fly at half-staff to honor those killed in Fort Hood shooting
By The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk
November 09, 2009, 3:38PM
TRENTON — Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff on Tuesday to honor those killed in last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey signed an executive order today directing that United States and New Jersey flags be lowered in recognition of the lives lost.

Thirteen people were killed and 29 wounded, including Alan Carroll, a 20-year-old soldier from Bridgewater, in the shooting on Thursday.

Carroll, who was shot in the bicep, tricep and side during the rampage, was reported to be making a steady recovery.
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