Flags Ordered To Fly Half-Staff in Massachusetts, Washington This Weekend
Summary
Flags in Massachusetts and Washington are flying at half-staff this weekend to honor several public servants who recently passed away. Massachusetts is remembering former Congressman Barney Frank and firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr., while Washington is honoring former State Senator Sam Hunt.Key Facts
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey ordered flags at half-staff from May 20 until June 8 to honor Barney Frank and firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr.
- Barney Frank was a longtime U.S. congressman for 32 years and a key figure in financial regulation reform.
- Frank was the first member of Congress to come out as gay voluntarily in 1987.
- Firefighter Kilduff Jr. died in the line of duty after falling during a fire in Boston; he served 24 years and was a U.S. Marine veteran.
- Kilduff was described by colleagues as dependable and highly respected in the fire department.
- Memorials for Frank and Kilduff will be held in Boston, with Frank’s service on June 8 and Kilduff’s on June 1.
- Washington state lowered flags on Saturday to honor former State Senator Sam Hunt, a longtime public official.
- The flag-lowering honors show respect for both political leaders and emergency responders who served their communities.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.