Gov. Hogan Orders Flags At Half-Staff, Proclaims June 7 As Day Of Tribute For Fire, Rescue, EMS Community
ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan proclaimed June 7 as a "special day of tribute" to members of the fire, rescue and EMS community who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation held a ceremony on Sunday in their honor.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources said the governor also ordered the Maryland state flag to be lowered to half-staff at sunrise Sunday and return it to full-staff at sunset.
"This day honors all fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel from MD who have lost their lives in the line of duty,"
