Flag At Half-Mast In Tribute To Walton Brown
The flag at the Cabinet Office will be lowered to half-mast today out of respect for the late Walton Brown.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office has announced that Premier David Burt has directed that the flag at the Cabinet Office will be lowered to half-mast today and again on the date of the late Walton Brown’s funeral.
“Additionally, a Book of Condolence will be available for members of the public to sign at the Cabinet Office from 12 noon to 4pm from Thursday, 10th October and each day [except Saturday and Sunday] until the day of the funeral.”
Premier Burt added: “The Acting Speaker of the House, the Hon. Derrick V. Burgess and the President of the Senate Mrs. Joan Dillas-Wright have graciously agreed to convene a Joint Session of the Legislature on Friday, 11th October at which Members will have the opportunity to pay tribute to our late colleague and friend. We continue to keep the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
