HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 10, 2014 – High Point University will lower its flags to half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 12 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
President Barack Obama issued a proclamation for flags to be lowered in honor of the nation’s firefighters and in remembrance of 107 firefighters who have lost their lives during the past 12 months.
Oct. 5 through 11 is Fire Prevention Week, a time to remember the importance of fire prevention measures and to recognize the men and women who place themselves in danger and give their lives to help others.