JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Dominic E. Schraft. Lance Corporal Schraft, age 19, of Vienna, was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He died on Oct. 5 while serving his country at Camp Pendleton, California.
In addition, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at all state buildings in Maries County be flown at half-staff from Oct. 21 to Oct. 26.
“Those who wear the uniform of our nation’s military exemplify honor, duty and self-sacrifice, and I ask all Missourians to join me in keeping the family of Lance Corporal Schraft in our thoughts and prayers at this time,” Gov. Nixon said.
Lance Corporal Schraft was assigned to Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
