Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Senator Robert C. Byrd Laid To Rest
WEST VIRGINIA....
Ninety-two year old U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, the longest-serving legislator in the history of Congress, was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon beside his wife, Erma, in an Arlington County cemetery following a funeral at Arlington's Memorial Baptist Church. Governor Joe Manchin ordered all United States and state flags that have flown at half staff since June 28th to remain lowered through sunset, in respect of the interment for Byrd. The exterior lighting around the state Capitol dome was also turned back on.
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