Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, Friday, September 18, 2020 until sunset on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in honor of Henderson County Deputy Sheriff Ryan Hendrix who died in the line of duty on September 10, 2020
An eight year veteran of the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Hendrix was working at the rank of detective serving as a uniformed investigator. Also a veteran of the US Marines, Deputy Hendrix served on the Henderson County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and was a field training officer.
Services for Deputy Hendrix will be held today at the Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper:
"Kristin and I are praying for Ryan Hendrix, who died while trying to keep his community safe. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Dept. and the entire community."
As a show of respect, individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.
Please note, all North Carolina flag announcements are issued in accordance to regulations outlined in the US Flag Code.
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Published at 8:22am on Friday, September 18, 2020
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