(MSC News)--Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the state be lowered from sunup to sundown Thursday, June 4th, in memory of Ford County firefighter and paramedic William Cory Price, known to friends and colleagues as Liam. Price died April 19th after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Price had served Ford County Fire and E-M-S with loyalty and dedication since September of 2018.

Governor Kelly says Price's commitment to serving Kansans as a firefighter and paramedic in communities across the state will not be forgotten, and she extended her condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Flags at all state buildings will be at half-staff Thursday in his memory.