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Flag at Half-Staff: Corporal John G. Krebs, United States Army

In honor of Korean War veteran Corporal Krebs, flags across Illinois are being placed at half-staff.

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Greetings Neighbors,

United States flags are requested to be placed at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Corporal John G. Krebs, United States Army, Sterling, Illinois as follows:

Sunrise: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
until
Sunset: Friday, May 17, 2019

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More information on Corporal Krebs is available at https://wqad.com/2019/05/15/mi...

If you cannot place your flag at half-staff, you can attach a black ribbon as indicated in the attached picture.

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For more information on flag etiquette, folding, or disposal, please reach out: Jac.Charlier@gmail.com

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