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18-05-2025
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Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of firefighter cadet who died after medical emergency
*Attached video: Firefighter cadet who died after medical emergency identified CLEVELAND (WJW) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of Cleveland Fire Cadet Symeon Williams. Williams, 39, experienced a medical emergency during fitness training on Friday afternoon, according to Cleveland city officials. New York Fire Department responding to injuries after ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge According to information given to the FOX 8 I-Team, Cleveland Fire and EMS provided immediate medical care before Williams was rushed to the hospital, but city officials confirmed he has passed away. Saturday, DeWine announced that flags will be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus. The order will remain in effect until sunset on the day of Williams' funeral, according to DeWine's office. Wayne Dawson shares update on cancer journey Williams entered the Fire Academy on April 14. He previously worked for Cleveland EMS from 2008-2011, Port Control from 2014-2023, and Sanitation from 2024 until he entered the academy, according to a news release from the Cleveland Division of Fire. Funeral arrangements have not been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fire cadet
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of a Cuyahoga County fire cadet who lost their life. DeWine issued the order Saturday, one day after Cleveland Fire Cadet Symeon Williams, 39, died from a medical emergency during fitness training on Friday afternoon, according to WCMH's sister station WJW. Starting Sunday, the half-staff order is in effect for the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus and all public buildings and grounds in Cuyahoga County. The order will stay in effect until sunset on the day of Williams' funeral. Other public buildings and grounds across the state may fly flags at half-staff at their discretion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
