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MAKE FOR OUR NATION. IN HONOR OF T GENS, NEBRASKA GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN HAS ORDERED ALL FLAGS IN THE STATE BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PILLEN SAID YESTERDAY KITCHEN STEPPED UP TO SERVE AND DEFEND THE SACRIFICE WE MUST NEVER FORGET. STAY TUNED FOR MORE COVERAGE LATER TONIGHT AT FIVE AND SIX, AS WE SIT DOWN TO TALK WITH PEOPLE HE WORKED WITH AND GET RESPONSES FROM NEBRASKA LAWMAKERS ON THEIR THOUGHTS ON
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders U.S., Nebraska flags flown at half-staff in honor of Noah Tietjens
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens.The Bellevue native was killed in action while serving in Kuwait as part of the U.S. Army Reserves.Tietjens was killed when an Iranian missile hit a military operations center in Kuwait.RELATED COVERAGE: Nebraska, Iowa leaders offer prayers and condolences after Pentagon identifies soldiers killed in KuwaitPillen announced the flags will be flown at half-staff starting Tuesday through sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Tietjens.”Suzanne and I are deeply saddened to learn of Sgt. Tietjens’ death. We are holding the Tietjens family close in our hearts during this unbelievably difficult time and will keep them in our prayers. Noah stepped up to serve and defend the American people from foreign enemies around the world – a sacrifice we must never forget. Please join us in praying for the Tietjens and for all members of the United States military who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedom,” Pillen said in a statement.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens.
The Bellevue native was killed in action while serving in Kuwait as part of the U.S. Army Reserves.
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Tietjens was killed when an Iranian missile hit a military operations center in Kuwait.
RELATED COVERAGE: Nebraska, Iowa leaders offer prayers and condolences after Pentagon identifies soldiers killed in Kuwait
Pillen announced the flags will be flown at half-staff starting Tuesday through sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Tietjens.
“Suzanne and I are deeply saddened to learn of Sgt. Tietjens’ death. We are holding the Tietjens family close in our hearts during this unbelievably difficult time and will keep them in our prayers. Noah stepped up to serve and defend the American people from foreign enemies around the world – a sacrifice we must never forget. Please join us in praying for the Tietjens and for all members of the United States military who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedom,” Pillen said in a statement.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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