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Hood River News Editorial
August 12, 2006
The flags flew at half-staff around Oregon Wednesday for Petty Officer
Marc Lee of Hood River.
The flag in lowered position is one of those symbols that communicates
something specific: Honoring someone upon his or her death. Gov. Ted
Kulongoski announced when the Iraq war began that flags would fly at
half-staff for every Oregon war death. Hood River News strives to note
the fact each time an Oregon soldier dies.
Wednesday was our turn, as a community and as a state, to pay respects
to a fallen soldier. Marc Lee, who attended high school in Oregon,
died heroically on Aug. 2. Please turn to page A1 for information on
Marc and a memorial service scheduled in Hood River on Aug. 26.
Marc’s family and friends report an extensive outpouring of comfort
and support following the tragic news. His mother, Debbie Lee, asked
that we pass along her gratitude:
“I just want people to know that I have received so many e-mails and
phone calls that I can’t really respond to them all at this time. But
my entire family appreciates the thoughts.” |
