Members of the Freedom Warriors Veteran Organization served as the honor guard during the service; raising the flags that were then lowered to half staff again. GN1 FILE PHOTO. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis was Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio before assuming the role of the 266 Pontifex Maximus on March 13, 2014. He died in the early morning of April 21 of “a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure,” according to the Vatican.
Following Francis’ death, the White House released a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to fly at half-staff at all “public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, on all naval vessels [and] at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.”
In accordance with this Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff “until sunset on the day of the Pope’s interment, which has yet to be determined.”
“Pope Francis earned the title ‘The People’s Pope’ by showing kindness and mercy, standing for love above hate and extending a hand to help all people,” said Gov. Beshear. “He led by example, and his humility and dedication to God brought people together. His loss is great, but his impact is greater.”
Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute.
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