Summary
Flags across Oklahoma, Illinois, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are lowered to half-staff. This honors fallen firefighters, a former state senator, and a young soldier. Each state has their own specific reasons for the observance.
Key Facts
- Flags in Oklahoma are lowered to honor Fire Chief Bryan Jenkins and firefighter Todd Pendleton.
- Illinois lowers flags to remember Chicago firefighter and EMT Michael Altman.
- Delaware honors former state Senator Nancy Cook by lowering flags.
- Pennsylvania's flags are lowered in honor of Private First Class Krystofer Lee Lopez.
- The governors of each state issued the orders for this recognition.
- The period for lowering flags varies by state, continuing for multiple days in late March.
