Flags to be lowered May 4 to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 4, to honor the 70 firefighters who died in 2024 and the 70 firefighters who died in previous years. 

The action is being taken at the direction of the President of the United States. The order is for the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag to be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi.

“This weekend, we pause to remember the firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty. Their bravery went beyond the call — they faced danger not for recognition, but out of a deep commitment to protecting others,” said Green. “Their legacy lives on in every life they touched and every community they helped keep safe. As we honor their sacrifice, let’s stand with their families and continue to strengthen the fire departments that serve us all.”