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State flags at half-staff for fallen firefighters

From the governor's press office:

Governor Corbett Issues Flag Order to Honor Fallen Philadelphia Firefighters

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett today ordered all Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities in Philadelphia County to fly at half-staff today through Saturday, April 14, to honor two fallen Philadelphia firefighters.

Lt. Robert Neary, 59, and Daniel Sweeny, 25, died Monday while fighting a warehouse fire. Funerals for both men will be held Saturday.