Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today ordered flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Senator John McCain who passed away on August 25, 2018. This order is effective immediately and ends at sunset on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

“John McCain was an American hero who selflessly served his country,” said Governor Walker. “His courage is immeasurable and is something I will always admire. Our country is indebted to him for his decades of service. Please join Tonette and I as we pray for him and his family.”

Governor Walker’s executive order is here: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2018/08/25/file_attachments/1061324/EO_304_Flags_Half-Staff_for_Senator_McCain.pdf

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