Ohio Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighter Ryan Milligan
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to fly at half-staff to honor North Royalton Firefighter Ryan Milligan, who died while responding to a house fire in the Cleveland area.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 4, 2026 —
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has directed that U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff to honor the life and service of North Royalton Firefighter Ryan Milligan.
Firefighter Milligan died while responding to a house fire located in the Cleveland area. The specific date of the incident or his passing was not provided.
Governor DeWine’s order signifies recognition of Firefighter Milligan’s sacrifice and dedication to public safety. The directive applies to all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio. The duration for which the flags will remain at half-staff was not specified.
The circumstances surrounding the house fire and the exact nature of Firefighter Milligan’s role during the response leading to his death were not detailed in the information available. Further details regarding memorial services or the firefighter’s background were also not immediately released.
Story summarized from the original created by Sydney Crothers on www.wowktv.com, see more information here.
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