Indiana Governor Directs Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Cheney

Dick Cheney passed away Monday at the age of 84.

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INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has directed flags across the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Cheney died on Monday night at the age of 84. 

Flags at state facilities should remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Cheney's funeral. At the time of publication, a funeral date has not been set. 

Governor Braun encourages Hoosiers to help honor Cheney's life and legacy by lowering flags to half-staff at homes and businesses across the state.

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