US and Vermont flags flown at half staff in honor of victims of Paris attack

Vermont Business Magazine US and Vermont flags are lowered to half-staff, per presidential proclamation, as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of senseless violence that took place on November 13, 2015 in Paris, France. Flags will be returned to full staff at sunset on November 19. Governor Peter Shumlin issued the following statement on the attack in Paris. “In the wake of this incredible tragedy, Vermont and the nation stand in solidarity with France. Our hearts go out to the families of victims, survivors, and the people of Paris.”