Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered flags at half-staff “in memory and honor of Hersh Goldberg-Polin,” the Republican’s office stated on Sunday.
A spokesman for the governor told JNS that the order applies to all flags in the state on Tuesday.
“After 330 agonizing days since the brutal terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7 that left more than 1,200 dead and hundreds more held hostage, Johnathan Polin and Rachel Goldberg woke up to unimaginable news that no parent should ever receive,” Youngkin stated on Sunday.
“Suzanne and I are angered and heartbroken by the death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a senseless murder at the hands of terrorists,” he added. “Today, Virginians, Americans, and the world join the Goldberg-Polin family and the Keneseth Beth Israel Synagogue in prayer.”
Beth Israel is an Orthodox synagogue in Richmond which traces its origins back to 1856, per its website. Goldberg-Polin lived in Richmond and had “strong” ties to the city, the governor said.
POWERFUL: Governor @GlennYoungkin on the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the other innocent hostages murdered at the hands of Hamas:
— Team Youngkin - Spirit of Virginia (@TeamYoungkin) September 3, 2024
“Our hearts were just absolutely crushed this weekend…We have to eliminate Hamas, and we have to support Israel in doing that.” pic.twitter.com/VKZON6gi9i
