In memory of the victims of the Fort Hood shootings, the Allen County Commissioners today directed that flags at all County-owned buildings be lowered to half-staff through Veterans Day.

The Commissioners’ action follows President Obama’s order that flags at the White House and other federal buildings be lowered to half-staff until the same time. He called it a modest tribute to those who were slain and to those who put their lives on the line in the armed services each day.