Flag Lowerings for Tuesday, March 8, 2016
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered today, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, for Johnny Hill, a retiree who passed away earlier this month. Johnny was 71 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Beverly.
Johnny retired from UNO in 2012 after 14 years of service. During his time at UNO, Johnny worked as a Groundskeeper in the Grounds Department. Funeral services for Johnny were held on March 4, 2016, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home in Omaha, Nebraska. The UNO community extends our condolences to Johnny’s loved ones.
This flag lowering coincides with President Barack Obama's proclamation from Monday, March 7, 2016, which ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former first lady Nancy Reagan. The wife of former president Ronald Reagan died of congestive heart failure Sunday, March 6, 2016, at her home in Los Angeles. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement honoring the life and service of Nancy Reagan:
“Nancy Reagan's gracious spirit, selfless service to our country, and loving support for her husband were evident to all Americans. Susanne and I join Nebraskans in sending our thoughts and prayers to the Reagan family as we mourn her passing.”