Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, December 14, in memory of U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason D. Peto, 31, of Vancouver, who died December 7 from wounds received last month while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Flags at state agencies should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, December 15. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.