2:59pm | Staff Sergeant Andrew W. Harvell from Long Beach was among the servicemen who died on August 6, 2011 in Afghanistan.

In remembrance of fallen Staff Sergeant Harvell, City facilities that are open today are authorized to fly the American flag at half staff.

“My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Staff Sergeant Andrew W. Harvell. On behalf of the City of Long Beach, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to them during this time of great sadness,” said Mayor Bob Foster.