FRANKFORT, KY - 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. Additional flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.