Flags Ordered to Fly at Half-Staff in 3 States This Weekend
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.
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