HARTFORD, Conn. — After the announcement of former Gov. Lowell Weicker's passing, Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered Wednesday flags to fly at half-staff, effective immediately.
The U.S. Flag and the Connecticut state flag must remain at half-staff until "the date of interment," which has not been determined yet.
The Governor's office will send out a notice when it is time to return flags to full staff.
"Lowell and Claudia have been great friends to Annie and me for many years, and I am grateful for the counsel and advice that he provided," Lamont said in a statement. "He truly cared about implementing policies that improve Connecticut for the better, and I admire his independent way of leading. Lowell never ducked a tough battle, absolutely convinced that he was right, and he usually was. He was always bigger than life, and he always will be. On behalf of the people of the State of Connecticut, I thank Governor Weicker and his entire family for everything they have provided our state. Annie and I extend our deepest sympathies."
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