Nebraska honors fallen firefighters after several heroes made the ultimate sacrifice

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Governor Ricketts is asking for flags to be flown at half-staff starting Friday, to honor fallen firefighters throughout Nebraska and our nation.

His announcement comes as People collect in Washington, D.C. this weekend for the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

Again right here in Nebraska, we’re remembering a number of courageous males who made the final word sacrifice defending the communities they beloved.

Michael Moody was killed battling the Bovee Hearth in central Nebraska on Sunday.

Officers say he suffered a medical emergency combating the large blaze.

The 59-year-old served as Purdum Volunteer Hearth Division’s Assistant Chief.

His funeral service shall be held in Blaine County’s Dunning neighborhood this Friday beginning at 2 p.m.

Everybody may also help honor him from residence although, because the service shall be streaming on a webcast.

Moody’s demise follows a number of tragedies in 2022.

Elwood Volunteer Hearth Chief Darren Krull and retired Cambridge Hearth Chief John Trumble each died responding to wildfires earlier this yr.

Right here in Lancaster County, Lincoln Hearth Inspector Donald Gross additionally handed away unexpectedly at simply 57-years-old.

All U.S. and Nebraska flags are to stay at half-staff from dawn this Friday till sundown on Sunday.