Kehoe orders flags to fly at half-staff for former VP Dick Cheney

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday ordered flags at government buildings around the state to fly at half-staff for former Vice President Dick Cheney, according to a press release from the governor’s office.

Cheney, 84, served as vice president during President George W. Bush’s tenure from 2001-09. Cheney’s passing was announced on Tuesday. He died on Monday from complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to press releases and reporting from national media.

"Vice President Cheney devoted his life to serving our nation with honor and distinction," Kehoe said in the release. "Throughout his decades of public service, he exemplified unwavering commitment to the United States' security and prosperity. In recognition of his long and distinguished career, we honor his life of service by lowering the flags across Missouri."

The release says flags will be flown beginning Tuesday until Cheney’s internment, which has not yet been announced.