MAINE, USA — Governor Janet Mills announced all Maine and the Unites States flags be lowered to half-staff Sunday in honor of all fallen firefighters.
“On Sunday, and every day, let us remember and honor the firefighters who gave their lives for the safety of others, and recommit to doing all we can to prevent fires from occurring", Governor Mills said.
“Every day, firefighters and first responders across Maine and the nation risk their lives to keep our families, homes, and communities safe,” she added.
Governor Mills’ directive supports the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service held in Emmitsburg, Maryland each year to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.