Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered that all U.S. and Virginia flags in front of local and state buildings be flown at half staff in memory of Rep. Donaldd McEachin, who passed away from colorectal cancer at the age of 61.

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Flags in Virginia to be flown at half-staff in memory of Rep. Donald McEachin

by: Will Gonzalez

Posted: Nov 29, 2022 / 11:45 AM EST

Updated: Nov 29, 2022 / 11:53 AM EST

by: Will Gonzalez

Posted: Nov 29, 2022 / 11:45 AM EST

Updated: Nov 29, 2022 / 11:53 AM EST

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that all United States and Virginia flags in front of state and local buildings in Virginia be flown at half staff in memory of Congressman Donald McEachin.

McEachin, a Richmond native who represented central Virginia in the United State House of Representatives, passed away on Monday from colorectal cancer at the age of 61.

Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Va.). (Photo courtesy of McEachin campaign).

According to a release from Youngkin’s office, all flags will be lowered on Tuesday, Nov. 29 and remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 30.