Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson Orders Flags At Half-Staff Honoring Corporal Steven Gaughan

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson today has ordered that state and county flags at county government facilities be flown at half-staff for one week in honor of Corporal Steven Gaughan.

On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, Prince George’s County Police Officer Corporal Steven F. Gaughan, from District VI, was shot and killed in the line of duty. Corporal Gaughan is survived by his wife Donna, a former Corporal with the agency, and their two children. 

“As a show of solidarity, I am asking all companies and private facilities to fly their flags at half-staff as well,” Johnson said.  “Please keep Corporal Gaughan's family in your thoughts and prayers in this most difficult of times.”

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