Why are flags being lowered to half-staff in Kansas?

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is directing flags to be lowered to half-staff later this week in honor of two local firefighters.

Kelly announced the flag order on Monday, May 20 in honor of Iola Fire Department Deputy Chief Eric B’Hymer and Emporia firefighter and paramedic Greg Rausch. Flags will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 22 from sunup to sundown to honor their memory.

“Eric B’Hymer and Greg Rausch dedicated their lives to protecting and serving...