Gov. Snyder Orders Flags Lowered

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered all U.S. flags throughout Michigan to be lowered today and Friday after the deaths of two Michigan men – a military officer and a police officer – in separate incidents.

U.S. Army Capt. Drew Russell, 25, of Scotts, MI, died Oct. 8 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Flags will be lowered Thursday to honor him. Capt. Russell's funeral is set for 11 a.m. today at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 5855 E. W Ave., Vicksburg, MI.

Walker, MI, Police Officer Trevor Slot, 41, who died in the line of duty Oct. 13, will be honored Friday. Slot was on I-96 attempting to deploy stop sticks to end a car chase involving bank robbery suspects when the suspects' car hit and killed him.

Public services for Slot started Wednesday and continue 4-7 p.m. today at Third Reformed Church, 2060 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids.

Flags are properly displayed by raising them completely for a moment, then lowering to half staff in the morning, then raised completely and lowered completely in the evening.