Honoring National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend [Video]

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Gov. Doug Burgum is directing all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Sunday, May 5, in honor of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in North Dakota and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

The governor’s directive is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden.

Gov. Burgum proclaimed May 4-5 as Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in North Dakota, noting that North Dakota has more than 300 volunteer and career fire departments across the state, “staffed by dedicated men and women selflessly serving their neighbors in times of need.”

The President has called on Americans to participate in the observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.

Fargo City Hall and the Spirit of the Sandbagger are …