Flags To Lower Statewide Monday In Honor Of Newtown Firefighter

NEWTOWN, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont has directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Nov. 4, in honor of Botsford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg, who died earlier this week.

A funeral service in Blomberg's honor is scheduled to be held on Monday at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown.

"First Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg dedicated his career to fire prevention and the safety of our communities, and his line of duty death is an awful tragedy," Governor Lamont said. "My prayers and condolences are with his family and friends, his fellow firefighters who serve with Botsford Fire Rescue, the entire Newtown community, and all first responders who selflessly serve the public."

In accordance with the governor’s directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, and any other private entities and government subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for this same duration of time. Since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered.