Gov. Linda Lingle said she will order the lowering of the state flag on the day of former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi's interment, once the family has finalized funeral arrangements. She issued the following statement:

“Our state has lost a true leader and an outstanding public servant who worked tirelessly to make life better for the people.

“When it came to getting things done, Former Honolulu Mayor Frank   Fasi did whatever it took – finding innovative, sometimes   unconventional, often controversial solutions. He cared less about   pleasing the political establishment and more about helping the   people he represented. Mayor Fasi never waivered from his   commitment to helping the every day person, and always showed great   empathy for their daily struggles. He was someone citizens could   relate to and turn to for straight answers, even if they may not   have always agreed with him.

“He was a man of vision who never shied from taking bold actions,  and his legacy is seen throughout the City and County of Honolulu   today.

“We are grateful for Frank Fasi’s years of service, and extend   our deepest sympathy to his wife Joyce and their entire family.”