Flags flying at half-staff Dec. 4. Here's why

The U.S. flag is flying at half-staff across America Dec. 4 in memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.

Beckstrom was killed during an ambush in Washington, D.C. She died on Thanksgiving Day.

Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset Dec. 4.

The U.S. flag is flying at half-staff across America today, Dec. 4, in memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.

There was short notice about flags flying at half-staff on Dec. 4.

President Trump issued a proclamation on Dec. 4, the same day flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff until sunset.

Why is US flag flying at half-staff today, Dec. 4?

The American flag is flying at half-staff Dec. 4 as a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom