In honor of the two Boston firefighters who died last week, Gov. Paul R. LePage has ordered the lowering of State of Maine flags on all public buildings and grounds to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, April 3.
Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh Jr., of West Roxbury, and firefighter Michael R. Kennedy, of Hyde Park, were killed on March 26 while battling a wind-stoked fire on Beacon Street in Boston.
“On behalf of all Mainers, our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the families of Lt. Walsh and firefighter Kennedy, as well as their fellow firefighters on the Boston Fire Department,” said Gov. LePage. “We grieve with the families of these brave firemen and recognize those who dedicate themselves to protecting and safeguarding Americans every day.”
