Summary
Flags are being lowered to half-staff in seven U.S. states to honor military personnel, first responders, and public officials who have recently died. Each state's governor has given specific orders for when and who the flags will honor. This gesture is a way for the states to pay respect to those who served their communities.
Key Facts
- Flags in Pennsylvania honor Private First Class Krystofer Lee Lopez, a U.S. Army Reserve soldier.
- Delaware lowers flags for Nancy Cook, a former State Senator.
- Illinois honors Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman.
- Oklahoma remembers Fire Chief Bryan Jenkins and firefighter Todd Pendleton.
- Arkansas pays tribute to State Representative Stan Berry.
- Kentucky recognizes Staff Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington.
- New York honors Major Sorffly Davius, a U.S. Army National Guard member and NYPD officer.
- Each state has set specific dates and times during which the flags will remain at half-staff.
