In memory of Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Nick Hall, Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Friday, June 29. Hall died last week during a rescue operation on Mount Rainier.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Friday, June 29.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A service for Nick Hall is scheduled at 100 a.m. June 29 at the Jackson Visitor Center at Mount Rainier.