Governor Dannel P. Malloy ordered flags at half staff across Connecticut in memory of astronaut Neil Armstrong.

“Commander Armstrong and his contemporaries united this nation in exploration and discovery.  The world watched as he stepped onto the moon and, in doing so, reinvigorated pride in our national space program and U.S. innovation,” said Governor Malloy in a statement.  “Commander Armstrong leaves an extraordinary legacy of service to the country.  Beginning with his duty in the Navy and culminating with his post-space flight work in higher education, he was committed to American progress.  We stand with his family and friends in mourning the loss of an American hero.”

Flags will remain at half staff until sunset August 31. Malloy’s order follows a proclamation by President Barack Obama on August 27.

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Lon Seidman is the host and producer of “Lon.TV,” a consumer technology video show that is on a number of platforms including YouTube and Amazon. He creates in-depth, consumer-friendly product reviews and commentary. His YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers and more than 100 million views.

In addition to being a full-time content creator, Lon is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Hartford (his alma mater) where he teaches a course in entrepreneurial content creation.

Prior to becoming a full-time creator, Lon was a partner at The Safety Zone, his family’s business that manufactures gloves and safety equipment. The company has locations around the globe and employs over 200 people worldwide. The Safety Zone was acquired by the Genuine Parts Corporation in 2016.

Lon is also active in public service, serving as the Chairman of the Essex Board of Education, a member of the Region 4 Board of Education, and as the Secretary / Treasurer of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. He was endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans for his re-election in 2021.

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