Monday 17 October 2011

Governor Corbett Issues Flag Order to Honor Fallen Firefighters on Oct. 16

Governor Corbett Issues Flag Order to Honor Fallen Firefighters on Oct. 16


Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett today ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags
at the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities statewide to fly at half-staff
on Sunday, Oct. 16 in honor of National Firefighters Memorial Day.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to join in this tribute.

Also today, Gov. Corbett announced that the Oct. 13 flag order he issued to honor
fallen Lower Burrell Police Patrolman Derek Kotecki will conclude at sunset on
Monday, Oct. 17, the date of Kotecki’s funeral.
Media contact: Kevin Harley, 717-783-1116
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