Today, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of Air Force Airman Trinity Reinhart, pursuant of her authority under the United States flag code. The flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Airman Reinhart’s memorial, Saturday October 7.

“I send my condolences to Airman Reinhart’s family in the wake of this tragedy and extend my deepest gratitude that she chose to devote her life, though far too brief, to serving others,” Governor Kotek said.

Airman Reinhart lost her life while stationed in Colorado on September 16. She was originally from Eugene and a graduate of the Willamette Leadership Academy. Airman Reinhart was assigned to the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron based at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She passed away approximately two months shy of her 20th birthday.