Why flags will be at half-staff on Wednesday

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff throughout Kansas on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in honor of Arkansas City Firefighter Trevor Rusk.

Rusk died while off-duty on Aug. 24. However, since it was less than 24 hours since his last shift, it is considered a line-of-duty death. Rusk served the Arkansas City Fire Department since June 5, 2023 .

The ACFD said a visitation service will be held tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God, 3125 N. Summit St., Arkansas City .

The memorial service will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. at Wellington Free Will Baptist Church, 802 E. 16th St. in Wellington .

Flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday.

“Trevor Rusk’s selflessness and courage will be remembered by his colleagues, friends, and family,” the governor said in a statement. “Kansas owes him a debt of gratitude for his service and sacrifice. My condolences go out to his loved ones and the Arkansas City community during this difficult time.”

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