Minnesota Governor's Residence to be lit blue for Somali victims
ST. PAUL -- To honor those wounded and killed in the bomb attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, last week, Gov. Mark Dayton ordered the Governor’s Residence to be lit blue Tuesday night to reflect the flag of Somalia.
“Over 500 people have been killed or wounded in this terrible attack on innocent people in Mogadishu, many of whom have friends and family in Minnesota,” Dayton said in a prepared statement announcing plans to illuminate the St. Paul mansion. “On behalf of all Minnesotans, we join those mourning the senseless loss of loved ones and those praying for recovery.
The governor singled out the family of Minnesotan Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow, who was killed in the attack.
“I encourage all Minnesotans to keep his family and their community at the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington in their thoughts and prayers,” he said.
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