Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff tomorrow (Friday), Nov 16 to honor a fallen U.S. sailor. Navy Carpenter’s Mate 3rd-Class, William Kvidera, of Traer, was killed in action while serving on the USS Oklahoma when it was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941 by Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor. The 22-year-old’s remains were identified on July 3 of this year and returned to his family in Traer for burial with full military honors. Flags will be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the State Capitol Building, flag displays at the Capitol Complex and on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
