S.Atlantic : Flags at Half-Mast for Former US President
Submitted by SARTMA.com (Juanita Brock) 11.06.2004 (Article Archived on 02.07.2004)
Flags on all government buildings are, today, flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for former US President Ronald Reagan.
Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Union Flag located between the 1982 War memorial and the Secretariat at half-mast in honour of former US President Ronald Reagan
FLAGS AT HALF MAST FOR FORMER US PRESIDENT
By J. Brock (FINN)
The Union Flag located between the 1982 War memorial and the Secretariat at half-mast in honour of former US President Ronald Reagan
Flags on all government buildings are, today, flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for former US President Ronald Reagan. He was instrumental in the conflict and is credited for the logistical support that won the Falklands back their freedom from Argentine occupation.
The people of the Falklands have been paying tribute to the former US President. On Wednesday, the Falklands UK Representative, Miss Sukey Cameron, signed a book of condolence at the US Embassy in London, which read, “In grateful memory of all your support in 1982 from the Government and the People of the Falkland Islands.”
During the conflict the then US President authorised the use of Wideawake Airfield for British aircraft. There was technical and logistic support that he authorised as well. People here will remember his contribution to their freedom.
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