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Governor Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Master Sergeant Jeffrey Saum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Saturday, January 9 to honor the service of United States Army Master Sergeant Jeffrey Saum and coincide with his funeral.
“Our state mourns the loss of Army Master Sergeant Jeffrey Saum as he is laid to rest today,”
Whitmer said. “The flags will be lowered to honor his life and signal our gratitude for his selfless service to our state and nation in the United States Army. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”