Gov. Ted Kulongoski has ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in memory of U.S. Army Lt. Col. James L. Wiley Jr. of Germany.

Wiley, formerly of North Bend, was serving with the 27th Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard. The 46-year-old died Sept. 18 at Bagram Airfield in Afghan-istan.

“James was an outstanding soldier who served his state and nation with honor, distinction, and valor,” Kulon-goski said in a press release.

“He will be missed by his friends and family, but never forgotten for his sacrifice.”

A funeral and Mass have been scheduled for Wiley. The Mass begins at 4 this afternoon, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th St., in North Bend. The Rev. Karl Schray will preside.

Another service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in the gym at North Bend High School, 2323 Pacific Ave.

Speakers at Saturday’s service will include Wiley’s wife, Teresa Wiley; Gov. Kulongoski; North Bend Mayor Rick Wetherell; U.S. Army Col. Joseph Cerreto, Wiley’s commander; and Schray.

Oregon Army National Guard Capt. Chris Clyne said Wiley will be presented with several medals, including a bronze star and combat action badge.

Following the Saturday service, a processional will take Wiley to Sunset Memorial Cemetery for burial.

Wiley graduated from North Bend High School in 1979. He played for the football and wrestling teams, and was a member of The National Honor Society.