Wisconsin Firefighter Dies From Injury Complications Sustained in Line of Duty

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Gov. Evers orders flags be flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of Van Dyne firefighter Amie Sue Lee

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff across the state from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, July 24 in honor of Van Dyne Fire Department Safety Officer Amie Sue Lee, who passed away due to injury complications sustained in the line of duty earlier this month. “On behalf of the state of Wisconsin, Kathy and I share our deepest condolences with Amie’s husband, …

Flags lowered in honor of Van Dyne Fire Department Safety Officer, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Responder Amie Sue Lee

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff across the state from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, July 24, in honor of Van Dyne Fire Department…

Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Van Dyne Fire Department Safety Officer, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Responder Amie Sue Lee

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff across the state from sunrise until sunset on Thurs., July 24, 2025, in honor of Van Dyne Fire Department Safety Officer, Firefighter,...

Wisconsin firefighter dies from injury complications sustained in line of duty

The fire department said Lee suffered a knee injury while on duty. She died after a blood clot had formed, related to that injury.

Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff for fallen Van Dyne firefighter

The executive order will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thursday.