The latest notice from Gov. Chris Gregoire‘s office, directing that state buildings fly their flags at half-staff in memory of a fallen hero, is on behalf of West Seattle sailor Jarod Newlove. The governor’s office asks that “all Washington state agency buildings” do this tomorrow until close of business, or first thing Friday morning. Petty Officer 2nd Class Newlove died in Afghanistan last week, and the circumstances remain under investigation; family and friends gathered last night at the SW Athletic Complex/Chief Sealth baseball field in Westwood to remember him. As noted here last Sunday, you can donate online to help his family, including his widow and their two very young children; here’s the link to the website set up by a family friend.