Kentucky flags flying at half-staff Friday in honor of Glendale soldier

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, March 27 in honor of Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington.

According to a release from the Governor’s Office, flags will be lowered on the day Pennington’s remains will be inturred at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Central in Radcliff in a private ceremony. Funeral services for Pennington were held last Saturday at Central Hardin High School.

Pennington died on March 8 from wounds he sustained in an attack on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The Glendale native was assigned to the First Space Battalion, First Space Brigade out of Fort Carson, Colorado.

The Governor’s Office says: “Individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the community are encouraged to join in this tribute.” Visit governor.ky.gov/flag-status for Kentucky flag status information.