RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) — Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued a flag order for United States and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 4.

She states that this is in memory and honor of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and all victims of domestic violence.

Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax tragically died after being shot by her husband, former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax on April 16.

The Governor said “We remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s life and her devotion to others, her patients, and most especially, her children. We honor her educational achievements, professional success, service to our Commonwealth, and her deep love for her family.

We honor Dr. Cerina Fairfax by drawing attention to the reality that women in any community or circumstance may face domestic violence, and we lower the flags in memory of her and all women whose lives have been lost to domestic violence.”

Flags should be lowered at sunrise on Monday and remain at half-staff until sunset.