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WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

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West Virginia Governor's Office issued the following announcement on Oct. 4.

In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, and in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice had issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia State flags on all State-owned facilities been displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019.

As part of the proclamation, the Governor had also called upon the citizens of West Virginia to participate in appropriate ceremonies to honor our fire and emergency services personnel and their invaluable service to our communities in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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