Governor Jim Pillen orders flags to half-staff for Firefighter Nathan Matthews

Matthews died after injuries sustained while battling a wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border in late June. He was from Lincoln and served with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service as part of the Rifle Helitack crew. The memorial event in Grand Junction is public and begins at 10 a.m. MT at the Avalon Theatre; a private family service will be held later. Matthews is also being honored by Colorado, where Governor Jared Polis will order flags lowered on Friday.