The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania
07/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2026 11:33
Gov Shapiro Orders Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Officer | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA - Today, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately to honor Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira, who died in the line of duty in Schuylkill County.
Flags shall remain lowered to half-staff until the date of interment, which has not yet been announced.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
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