We are flying three (3) Flags at half-staff in front of our house to honor the memory and service of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who passed away this past Tuesday, August 25th, 2009. The three Flags are the current National Ensign (50 Stars), the Betsy Ross Flag (13 Stars), and the Oregon State Flag. President Barack Obama issued a Proclamation on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009. that Presidential Proclamation can be found at the following web address : http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-Death-of-Senator-Edward-M-Kennedy/