JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon today ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at government buildings in Jackson County be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor Kansas City Fire Department firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh, who were killed in the line of duty on Monday (Oct. 12). The flags will remain at half-staff in Jackson County through the dates of the funerals for both firefighters.
“These fallen heroes sacrificed their own lives to save the lives of others, exemplifying the selfless courage and bravery shown by firefighters each and every day,” Gov. Nixon said. “We join the families, friends and colleagues of firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh in mourning their loss.”
