The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania
04/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/06/2026 09:28
Gov Shapiro Orders Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighters | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA - Today, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately to honor Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick, Jr., of the Walnuttown Fire Company, Berks County, who were killed in the line of duty on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Flags shall remain lowered to half-staff until the date of interment, which has not yet been announced.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
For more information on flag notices, click here.
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