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Federal law and State executive order mandate when the Governor shall order the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff. The specifics of the flag honor are dependent upon who or what is being honored. Sign-up here to be notified when the Governor orders flags to half-staff.

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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Arkansas City Firefighter Trevor Rusk

Post Date:09/03/2024

TOPEKA— Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in honor of Arkansas City Firefighter Trevor Rusk.

“Trevor Rusk’s selflessness and courage will be remembered by his colleagues, friends, and family,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Kansas owes him a debt of gratitude for his service and sacrifice. My condolences go out to his loved ones and the Arkansas City community during this difficult time.”

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