Ohio, Kentucky governors order flags to half-staff in honor of former VP Dick Cheney

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWK) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear are ordering U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Cheney passed away on Monday at the age of 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease after a life of service, most notably as the vice president to George W. Bush and defense chief under President George H.W. Bush.

According to a release from the Office of Gov. DeWine, all flags on public grounds and buildings will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Cheney’s funeral.

The release from Gov. Beshear’s office said the flags at state office buildings will be lowered for the same period.