Why are flags at half-staff in Florida?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the United States and the State of Florida flags to be flown at half-staff at varied areas in honor of Corporal Ray Hamilton.

Flags might be flown half-staff at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Crestview, the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview, and the City Hall of Crestview from dawn to sundown on Dec. 31.

Corporal Ray Hamilton handed away from important accidents he sustained whereas responding to a domestic violence incident on Christmas Eve.

Hamilton served as a deputy for the final five-and-a-half years in Okaloosa County. According to officers, he had simply change into a member of the workplace’s Special Response Team.

Prior to that, Hamilton served as a area coaching officer and a criminal offense scene investigator. During his time at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, he obtained two Life Saving Awards.

“Corporal Hamilton will be remembered for his selfless courage to protect the lives of others at the cost of his own,” the Governor’s Office mentioned.