Flags in Lubbock to fly at half-staff Monday in honor of fallen firefighter Matt Dawson
At the request of Mayor Tray Payne, flags in Lubbock will fly at half-staff Monday to honor Matt Dawson, the retired Lubbock firefighter who died last Sunday as a result of injuries suffered in a January 2020 on-duty crash that killed two other first responders.
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday he has granted the mayor's request to fly the U.S. and Texas flags at half-staff Monday, Dec. 4 — the day of Dawson's memorial service. Flags will return to full-staff Tuesday.
"Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions and entities in the surrounding area may fly flags at half-staff for the same period of time as a sign of honor and respect," the governor wrote in his letter to the mayor.
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"The First Lady and I extend prayers of comfort for the Dawson family during their time of grief, and we urge all Texas to remember and honor Matt Dawson's service as a brave and dedicated firefighter paramedic," he continued.
Funeral services for Dawson, 34, will take place at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Cook's Garage, 11002 U.S. Highway 87. A visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at The Venue on Broadway, 2202 Broadway.
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