Feb. 15, 2018
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION: HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN PARKLAND, FLORIDA
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN PARKLAND, FLORIDA
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones in the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on February 14, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, February 19, 2018. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Pastor Richard Mansfield of New Beginnings Church in Albuquerque leads us in prayer……
Father, we cry out to You with broken hearts with the loss of life and violent act that took place in Parkland Florida. We grieve over the innocent lives that were lost and the many lives that were personally affected by this shooting. Heal those that were shot. Comfort, heal and restore all those that were impacted by this heinous act against the innocent. Reassure this community and its leaders that You are with them and will see them through the dark time. Thank You for Your love and grace and for the valiant people that gave up their lives or put it on the line to protect many. Heal the broken-hearted. I pray in Jesus name, Amen!
