Gov. Dave Heineman Tuesday,
in accordance with the proclamation from President Barack Obama, announced all
U.S. and Nebraska flags to be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect for the
memory of Neil Armstrong.
Flags will be flown at
half-staff until Friday, Aug. 31.
"Neil Armstrong was a
great American, whose actions inspired and awed generations of citizens of our
country and people around the world," said Gov. Dave Heineman.