DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Governor Kim Reynolds announced that all flags in Iowa will be flown half-staff in honor of Dick Cheney. Cheney served as the Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush. He also served in Congress and as Secretary of State. He died Monday (Nov. 3rd) at the age of 84

Flags will be flown half-staff starting immediately and lasting until sunset on November 20th, the day of his scheduled funeral and  burial. USA Today reports Cheney’s funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

“Dick Cheney will be remembered as a remarkable statesman—in Congress and the Executive Branch, in times of peace and war, at home and abroad,” Gov. Reynolds said in a statement Monday. “Above all, he will be remembered as a patriot, who dedicated his life to the service of his country. Kevin and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.”

Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.