Overview

• President Trump’s May 1 proclamation ordered U.S. flags at half-staff on May 3 and 4 to honor fallen firefighters.
• Governors across the country, including Colorado’s Jared Polis, aligned state flag directives with the federal order.
• The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend features events in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to honor professional and volunteer firefighters who lost their lives in service.
• The observance highlights historic and recent acts of bravery, including sacrifices during 9/11, California wildfires, and the heroic actions of Corey Comperatore and Capt. David Meyer.
• Local tributes, such as the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, underscore the personal losses communities face.