Flags to be lowered in honor of fallen firefighter

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement on the death of Firefighter Nathan Flynn of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services in the line of duty:

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Howard County Firefighter Nathan Flynn, a 13-year veteran of the department, husband, and father who bravely ran toward danger to save others’ lives in a seven-alarm fire in Clarksville, Md. The First Lady and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to his family, fellow firefighters, and all of his friends and loved ones in the communities he selflessly served for over a decade.

“U.S. and Maryland flags will be lowered today through sunset on the day of his interment to honor this fallen hero.”