HARTFORD, Conn — Gov. Ned Lamont directed Thursday afternoon the U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, who was killed while he was on duty and struck by a motor vehicle while on a traffic stop on I-84 in Southington.
In a press release, the governor's office said that the flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of the funeral, which has not yet been determined.
As per guidelines, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time, the governor's office said.
“I am devastated to learn about the loss of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, who was killed today in the line of duty while serving the people of Connecticut,” Lamont said. “This is a tragic reminder about the dangers law enforcement face every day when they leave their homes and go to work. Trooper Pelletier served Connecticut with honor, integrity, and commitment, and he embodies the definition of public service. His courage and bravery will never be forgotten. On behalf of the State of Connecticut, my condolences and prayers go out to his family, friends, and brothers and sisters with the Connecticut State Police. I ask the people of Connecticut to keep Trooper Pelletier in their prayers.”
Doug Stewart is a Senior Digital Content Producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.
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