Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of fallen VDOF firefighter

Richmond (WSLS)

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory of Virginia Department of Forestry part-time firefighter James C. Ward.

Ward died in the line of duty on March 30, 2024.

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Flags will be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, April 6, and will remain at half-staff until sunset.


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