Governor Pritzker Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Illinois Soldier

All flags across the Land of Lincoln will be lowered this week in honor of a fallen soldier from Illinois.

A Final Salute to a Brave Hero

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has ordered all flags across the state be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Tuesday (April 15) to honor and remember United States Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez, Jr.

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CBS News reported that Duenez Jr. was one of four soldiers who died earlier this month (April) during a training exercise in Lithuania.

According to the press release, out of respect and gratitude for Staff Sergeant Duenez's service, the U.S. and Illinois state flags will remain lowered at all buildings occupied by state personnel through sunset on Thursday (April 17).

Honoring a Life of Service

The Illinois Flag Display Act ensures that those who have lost their lives in the line of duty will be honored with dignity and reverence, including members of the armed forces, police, and fire department.

Illinois stands with the Duenez family and all who are mourning his death.