Maryland flag lowered to half-staff to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day, ceremony to be held Friday afternoon

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 5, 2023.

The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day.

This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year.

A ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens to honor the following Maryland fallen heroes:

Corrections Officer Gregory G. Collins, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Captain David A. Insley, Jr., Salisbury Fire Department
Chief James P. Seavey, Sr., Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department
Lieutenant Brad A. Scott, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Corporal Gregory J. Bednarek, Maryland Transportation Authority Police
President Milton A. “Butch” Bloom III, Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Company 09
Deputy First Class Kenneth C. Olander, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, MD – Integrity Driven • Community Built
Deputy First Class Glenn R. Hilliard, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Fire Chief Charles M. “Trey” Kelso, III, Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief Neil A. Payne, Stockton Vol. Fire Company
EMT/Firefighter Juan M. Wilson, Baltimore City Fire Department

A moment of silence will also be held for the following first responders:

Deputy Sheriff Lorin M. Readmond, Loving County Sherriff’s Office, Texas
Assistant Fire Chief Zachary Paris, Community Fire Company of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania New Tripoli Fire Company

A Governor’s Proclamation will be presented to the families of the following fallen heroes:

Lt. John T. Killian, Jr., Baltimore City Fire Department, March 10, 1985
Lt. Colonel Harry L. George, Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Natural Resources Police, October 24, 1978