Arizona Gov. Hobbs orders flags to fly at half-staff for fallen firefighters’ memorials

PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has ordered state government buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday and Saturday.

Hobbs issued the edict for the interment of two firefighters killed in a collision while they were on duty in eastern Arizona earlier this month.

The order covers only state buildings, but individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to lower their flags as a tribute, too.

Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and Damon Thompson, 21, were among three people killed in a Sept. 14 head-on collision involving their ambulance and a car on State Route 260 southwest of Heber.

Kulikowski’s memorial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the Show Low High School Auditorium. Thompson’s memorial will be held Saturday at the same time and location.

“These two heroes are missed but will never be forgotten. They both embodied public service as firefighters who served the White Mountains region and the entire state selflessly,” Hobbs said in a press release Thursday.

“I send my deepest condolences to Brenna’s husband and daughter, to Damon’s fiancée and to both of their parents, siblings, extended families, communities and colleagues.”

Hobbs previously ordered flags to fly at half-staff for two days last week to honor the two fallen firefighters.

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