Photo: Honoring The Departed...

Photo: "Honoring The Departed...
Both the American Flag and the State Flag of Alaska flew at half-staff out of respect for Jay Hammond, who passed away at the age of 83 early last week. According to the Governor's office, the American Flag was to be raised again last Thursday morning but the Alaska Flag is to remain at half- staff until September 1, 2005. Hammond was buried at Port Alsworth soon after his death. A public memorial will be held in Anchorage on Saturday, August 20 at 2:00 at the Atwood Center.

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