Tredyffrin Flag at Half Staff for JoePa

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has ordered flags at the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg and other state facilities across the commonwealth to fly at half staff in honor of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

Corbett issued the order Monday, inviting all Pennsylvanians to "join in this tribute," according to a press release from the Governor's office. The flag at the was flying at half staff Monday night.

The brief press release from the governor's press office reads:

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett has ordered all Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities statewide to fly at half staff through sunset on Thursday, Jan. 26, to honor former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday at age 85.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to join in this tribute.

Should flags be at half staff in Paterno's memory?  Tell us what you think in the comments.