Governor Hogan Orders Flags to Half Staff to Honor Fire Marshal Sander Cohen
Governor Hogan has ordered Maryland flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday Dec. 10 in honor of Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Sander Cohen, who died in the line of duty on Dec. 8.
Cohen was struck and killed in the line of duty when he responded to a crash on I-270 Friday night.
The flags will return to full-staff on the day of interment.
Maryland flags fly at half staff to honor Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Sander Cohen & FBI Supervisory Special Agent Carlos Wolff for their service to our state & nation. These men showed selfless dedication to our communities & our prayers remain with their families and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/UGZcXQtIr6
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 11, 2017
FBI Supervisory Special Agent Carlos Wolff & Lt. Sander Cohen, deputy chief of MD State Fire Marshal's Office & member of Rockville Vol Fire Dpt, served our communities every day to keep families safe. We thank these officers for their selfless dedication to our state & nation. https://t.co/O8xlaRQRMC
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 9, 2017
The First Lady and I are heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of two law enforcement officers who were struck and killed last night on I-270. We are praying for their families and loved ones in this time of grief. https://t.co/B6ALjUDde9
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 9, 2017
Thanks Mr.Hogan. A big loss for our community.