Summary
Flags in six U.S. states are ordered to fly at half-staff to honor local tragedies and individuals who have served their communities. This act recognizes sacrifices made by public servants and marks significant losses in each state. The states affected include South Dakota, Washington, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Key Facts
- Flags are flying at half-staff in six states: South Dakota, Washington, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
- In South Dakota, the order is to honor former legislator Orville Smidt.
- In Washington, the order is to remember State Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, who died in the line of duty.
- Delaware honors State Trooper Matthew T. "Ty" Snook, killed during a shooting.
- In Pennsylvania, the order is in response to an explosion and fire at Silver Lake Nursing Home.
- West Virginia lowers its flags for Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, both shot in Washington, D.C.
- Wyoming honors former State Superintendent Judy Catchpole.
- Officials from each state expressed condolences and highlighted the service and sacrifices of the individuals being honored.
