Governor Josh Shapiro orders flags to half-staff to honor fallen fire chiefs

Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and U.S. flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff to honor Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick, Jr., of the Walnuttown Fire Company in Berks County.

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Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately, in accordance with the United States Flag Code.

The order honors Fire Chief Jeffory L. Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert R. Shick, Jr., of the Walnuttown Fire Company in Berks County, who were killed in the line of duty on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Flags shall remain lowered to half-staff until the date of interment, which has not yet been announced.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. For additional information on flag notices, the Governor’s office directed readers to the Pennsylvania Department of General Services flag notices page.

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Last reviewed August 23, 2026