Summary
Flags in Minnesota, Hawaii, and Maryland are being flown at half-staff to honor deceased public servants in these states. Each state governor made the order to recognize and remember these local heroes, with specific dates and individuals being honored.
Key Facts
- Flags in Minnesota will be at half-staff on January 10, 2026, for Firefighter Andy Ziegler.
- Ziegler served the Milaca Fire Department for 15 years and died on December 28, 2025.
- Hawaii's flags will be lowered from January 9 to January 11, 2026, for Fire Chief Kazuo Todd.
- Chief Todd died on December 14, 2025, and his funeral is on January 10, 2026.
- In Maryland, flags have been lowered since January 7, 2026, for Detective Paul Hoke.
- Detective Hoke died following an emergency on December 31, 2025.
- These orders reflect a tribute to their service and are a common practice to honor public servants.
- The flag-lowering will continue until further notice from the governors’ offices.
