Flags to be flown at half-staff

As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, President Barrack Obama issued a proclamation yesterday Aug 26 ordering that flags be flown at half-staff over all public buildings, grounds, and military posts throughout the United States, and its Territories until sunset August 30.

Senator Kennedy passed away yesterday at the age of 77, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

Photo from Senator Kennedy's official website