Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, March 20, 2025, in honor of a sergeant with the Department of Corrections who died while on duty.

Sgt. George Ramirez of the Kentucky State Reformatory in Oldham County died in a vehicle crash while traveling to an off-site post on the evening of March 10.

A memorial service for Ramirez will be held Thursday.

Gov. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.