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ARIZONA : OCTOBER 12, 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Firefighter EMT Glenn Collins, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash on his way to work on Oct. 3. Collins, 46, was a seven-year veteran of the department and is the third line of duty loss for the fire and medical district in the past several weeks. Flags should be lowered on Sunday, Oct. 12, in honor of his interment.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement: “My deepest condolences go out to the Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District for another unimaginable loss in their community. We honor and remember Glenn Collins, and we will always appreciate his brave service to others. We mourn along with his family, his friends and our first-responders community.”
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.
MISSOURI: OCTOBER 11, 2025
Missouri
Today, in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew "Drew" Gunnison Cully, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the State of Missouri for one full day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from sunrise to sunset.
“Missourians join Americans from across our nation in mourning four United States Army soldiers who lost their lives in a tragic training accident, including Ozark, Missouri, native Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Cully,” said Governor Kehoe. “We will lower the flags across our state on Saturday as a solemn reminder that Andrew's service and sacrifice to our nation will never be forgotten. Claudia and I join the family, friends, loved ones, and military brothers and sisters of Chief Warrant Officer Cully in remembering a dedicated and humble American hero.”
On September 17, Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Cully tragically died in the line of duty alongside three other courageous Night Stalkers from the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), while conducting an aviation training exercise near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Flags will be flown at half-staff on the day Chief Warrant Officer Cully is laid to rest.
