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Gov. Shapiro orders US Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered state flags flown at half-staff on three dates this year to honor fallen firefighters, with the first observance occurring tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, 2026.
- In accordance with Public Law 107–51, President Donald Trump designated May 2–3 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend and ordered federal flags lowered Sunday, May 3.
- Praising firefighters' courage, Evers stated, "For that, we owe them an incredible debt of gratitude," while the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation urges the public to "follow the Federal Government's example."
- Flags will also be lowered on Sept. 26 for the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial's Final Alarm Ceremony and on Oct. 10 for Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day, which concludes Fire Prevention Week.
- Families and fire service members gather in Emmitsburg, Maryland, for the 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, while nationwide observances including "Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters" and "Light the Night" allow communities to participate.
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Governor Morrisey orders flags flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex to recognize National Fallen Firefighters Weekend
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- All West Virginia and United States flags were ordered by Governor Patrick Morrisey to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Weekend. According to a press release, the flags will be flown at half-staff to honor National Fallen Firefighters Weekend from dawn on [...]
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