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Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters

By Brian Hagen

05/02/2025

(KAIR)--Flags across Kansas on Sunday will fly at half-staff in recognition of fallen firefighters.

According to a release from the office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Kelly, on Thursday, directed that flags throughout the state be flown in that formation from sunup to sundown Sunday.

The executive order from Kelly is made in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Kelly, in the release, says Kansas "first responders risk their lives every day in service to our communities and Kansans,” adding that "National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day is a time to honor Kansas firefighters for their tireless work and ensure the ultimate sacrifice that far too many have made will never be forgotten.”'

The Memorial Day comes as part of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, as sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation which, each year its website says, "sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.”

According to the Foundation, thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend held annually in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

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