Community Corner
Mayor Orders Charleston City Flags Lowered To Half Staff Immediately
City flags will remain at half-staff through the day of services which have not yet been set.
July 20, 2020
Mayor Goodwin ordered all City of Charleston flags at all City owned facilities be displayed at half-staff, immediately, in honor of the life and service of FF/Medic Jason Cuffee, a 5-year member of the City of Charleston Fire Department who passed away while on duty Monday, July 20, 2020 after suffering an apparent medical emergency. City flags will remain at half-staff through the day of services which have not yet been set.
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“We are saddened today to share the tragic passing of FF/Medic Jason Cuffee,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “Our hearts are with his family, friends and the entire Charleston Fire Department during this time.”
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