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Old 10-31-2018, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Hopeful2 View Post
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the mass shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, our President has called for flags to fly at half mast until sunset on Wednesday, October 31.

Accordingly, flags have been lowered at all Villages Rec centers. I have lowered the one on my flag pole ... but I am not sure why so many Villagers have ignored this request.
Maybe the didn't see the order or watch TV 24/7? Villages not government entity.