By order of the Governor, all flags of the United States and the flag of Missouri at all government buildings in Jefferson County and at fire houses across the state will be flown at half-staff, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from sunrise until sunset in memory of DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District Fire Marshal/Lieutenant Ronald W. Wehlage, Jr. who died in the line of duty.

Also, by order of the Governor, the flags of the United States and the flag of Missouri at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City will be flown at half-staff, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from sunrise until sunset.