Written by Office of the Governor.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to remain at half-staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Peace Officers Memorial Day is a national observance paying tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week.
In addition to this announcement, flags in Connecticut are also currently at half-staff in honor of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., who died Wednesday in the line of duty while responding to an emergency. Following Saturday’s observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, which has not yet been determined. The Office of the Governor will send out a notification when flags should be returned to full-staff.
New Haven firefighter s condition steadily improving
The Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit (FEIU) is leading the fire probe at the house on Valley Street. Author: Tony Terzi Updated: 8:16 PM EDT May 13, 2021
NEW HAVEN, Conn Finally, some good news coming out of the tragic New Haven fire that left one firefighter dead and another fighting for his life in the hospital. Chief John Alston is with Lt. Samod Rankins at Bridgeport Hospital burn unit and Lt. Rankins’ condition has been steadily improving, said Assistant Chief Justin McCarthy, of the New Haven Fire Department.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says the manner and cause of death of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres is “pending further studies.” No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Written by HH
Ridgefield Professional Firefighters are mourning the loss of fellow firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., from New Haven who died in the line of duty today. We are truly saddened by the news of a Line of Duty Death of one of our brothers from New Haven. May God bless his family and friends as well as all our brothers and sisters at NHFD, they wrote on Facebook.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., who died in the line of duty while responding to a residential fire early this morning.
Written by Gov. Ned Lamont
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., who died in the line of duty while responding to a residential fire early this morning.
Flags should be lowered immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.