The Office of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma
08/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/31/2026 11:49
Governor Stitt Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Federal Wildlife Officer David Taylor
OKLAHOMA CITY (August 31, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David Taylor. Officer Taylor died while helping evacuate residents threatened by the Railroad South Fire near Indiahoma.
Officer Taylor went door to door alongside local emergency crews to help families evacuate the fast-moving wildfire. His actions reflect extraordinary courage, selflessness and devotion to protecting others.
"Officer Taylor made the ultimate sacrifice while serving others," said Governor Stitt. "He put the safety of Oklahoma families ahead of his own, and his courage will not be forgotten. Sarah and I are praying for his family and his fellow officers."
Flags shall be flown at half-staff on all state property from sunrise on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, until sunset on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Officer Taylor went door to door alongside local emergency crews to help families evacuate the fast-moving wildfire. His actions reflect extraordinary courage, selflessness and devotion to protecting others.
"Officer Taylor made the ultimate sacrifice while serving others," said Governor Stitt. "He put the safety of Oklahoma families ahead of his own, and his courage will not be forgotten. Sarah and I are praying for his family and his fellow officers."
Flags shall be flown at half-staff on all state property from sunrise on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, until sunset on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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