MADISON — Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #180 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in honor of Aundre Cross, a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier who was killed on Fri., Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 44.

“Mr. Cross was, by all accounts, a cherished husband, father, coworker, minister, and friend, and he was a dedicated public servant who committed 18 years of his life and career to the U.S. Postal Service and his community,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.”

Services for Aundre Cross will be held on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in Milwaukee. 

Executive Order #180 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, and is available here.

An online version of this release is available here.