Nevada flags lowered in honor of General Colin Powell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/18/2021 - 5:20pm
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds until sunset on Oct. 22, 2021, in honor of General Colin Powell and his life of service to our nation.
The governor’s executive order aligns with a Presidential Proclamation issued by President Joe Biden.
“General Powell was a fearless leader, remarkable American, and the first Black U.S. Secretary of State who served as a devoted and dedicated leader to this great nation,” said Gov. Sisolak. “Kathy and I send our love and condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.”
On Oct. 18, President Biden ordered the flag to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on October 22, 2021, in honor of the life and legacy of General Colin Powell.
Powell was an American politician, diplomat, statesman, and four-star general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African-American Secretary of State. He served as the 16th United States National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 and as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
He won numerous U.S. and foreign military awards and decorations. His civilian awards included the Presidential Medal of Freedom (twice), the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal, and the Secretary of Energy Distinguished Service Medal. Several schools and other institutions were named in his honor, and he held honorary degrees from universities and colleges across the country.
Powell, 84, who was being treated for blood cancer, died on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, from complications of COVID-19.
