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19/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 19/11/2024 23:02

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

Press Release: Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 11/19/2024 03:00 PM CST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2024
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Anniversary of 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Nov. 21, 2024, in recognition of the 3rd anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed in the attack: Tamara Durand, 52; Wilhelm Hospel, 81; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanna Owen, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Jackson Sparks, 8.

"The Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy three years ago shook the Waukesha community and folks across our stateand country. On this anniversary, we honorTamara, Wilhelm, Jane, Leanna, Virginia, Jackson, their loved ones, the dozens of people who were injuredthat day, and the many whose lives were forever changed by this senseless act of violence. Kathy and I keep them in our hearts today and every day," said Gov. Evers. "Today, we also remember and recognize the strength and the spirit of the Waukesha community, their resilience, and their generosity and compassionin the wake of an unspeakable tragedy.Waukesha and Wisconsin remain 'Waukesha Strong.'"

Executive Order #244will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thurs., Nov. 21, 2024, and is available here.
An online version of this release is available here.
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