Hogan Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighter
Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered Maryland flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Firefighter Lieutenant Nathan Flynn of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, who died in the line of duty Monday. The flags will be raised to full staff at sunset, Saturday, July 28, the day of interment.
FF Nathan Flynn
Last Alarm: 7/23/2018 pic.twitter.com/obJKjGCabR— Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) July 23, 2018
According to the Howard County Times, Flynn died early Monday morning while battling a house fire in Clarksville.
Governor Hogan released the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Howard County Firefighter Nathan Flynn, a 13-year veteran of the department, husband, and father who bravely ran toward danger to save others’ lives in a seven-alarm fire in Clarksville, Md. The First Lady and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to his family, fellow firefighters, and all of his friends and loved ones in the communities he selflessly served for over a decade.
“U.S. and Maryland flags will be lowered today through sunset on the day of his interment to honor this fallen hero.”
I have ordered the U.S. and Maryland flags to be lowered in honor of Howard County Firefighter Nathan Flynn and his selfless service to our state. The flags will remain lowered through sunset on the day of his interment. pic.twitter.com/9oHP91GEG8
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) July 23, 2018
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