Kansas gov. orders flags to fly at half-staff on Saturday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags statewide to be lowered to half-staff in honor of a sheriff’s deputy who died in a recent shooting.

Kelly issued a half-staff order on Tuesday, directing all flags to be lowered from sunup to sundown on Saturday, July 5 in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who was killed on June 27. The half-staff order impacts flags at all state buildings, grounds and facilities.

“I am directing flags statewide be flown at half-staff to honor Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede, whose life was taken too soon while protecting his community,” Kelly said. “Each day, our law enforcement officers brave profound risks in service of their fellow Kansans. I extend my deepest condolences to Deputy Gaede’s loved ones and community as they grieve this unimaginable loss.”

Gaede will be honored during services held on July 5.

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