Flags Lowered: Sec. of State Dennis Richardson

Flags were flown at half-staff Wednesday, and will be lowered from sunrise to sundown on the day of his interment. A subsequent flag order will be released for the day of Secretary Richardson’s interment. According to Deputy Secretary of State Leslie Cummings, Richardson passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends.

“Dan and I are saddened to hear this news today. Our hearts are with Secretary of State Richardson’s family, friends, and fellow lawmakers today,” said Governor Brown in a press release. “Regardless of what side of the aisle his colleagues sat on, we all knew Dennis’ kind heart guided his career of service to the people of Oregon. His reputation for perseverance not only guided him through the fight with cancer, it also gave us all reassurance that he was fighting cancer with the same determination he brought to work every day.”