NH Flags Directed At Half-Staff Saturday For Capt. Phaneuf

CONCORD, NH — Flags in the state of New Hampshire have been directed to half-staff by Gov. Chris Sununu Saturday to honor Capt. Ryan Phaneuf of Hudson who died in a plane crash in Afghanistan in January. Phaneuf was 30. Lt. Col. Paul Voss, 46, of Yigo, Guam, was also killed in the crash.

Memorial services will be held for Phaneuf in Hudson Saturday and at that time, Sununu will present the New Hampshire Medal of Honor to his family.

"Captain Phaneuf made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may continue to live freely," Sununu said. "Captain Phaneuf was an American Hero, and the State of New Hampshire will always be grateful for his service. It is my distinct honor to present Captain Phaneuf’s family with the New Hampshire Medal of Honor as an enduring symbol of Captain Phaneuf’s heroism, courage, and sacrifice."

Sununu directed the flags to be lowered Feb. 29 to honor Phaneuf. His body is being flown to New Hampshire Wednesday.

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