MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags be flown at half-staff Saturday in honor of a Boscobel, Wisconsin firefighter who contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty and later died from the disease.
Joshua D. Fedie died May 31. A celebration of life in Boscobel is planned for Saturday.
“Every day our first responders put their lives on the line to serve their communities and help their neighbors in need, and unfortunately, Josh’s passing is a reminder that this pandemic isn’t over and that those serving on the frontlines are often at the greatest risk,” Evers said. “My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Josh’s three children and partner, Mindy, his family and loved ones, and his entire firefighter family in Boscobel and across Wisconsin.”
Prior to his death, Fedie worked with the Boscobel Fire Department for nine years. He worked as a firefighter with the Prairie du Chien Fire Department before that, and he also worked for the Departments of Corrections and Natural Resources.
Flags will be flown from sunrise to sunset Saturday, June 12. Ever’s executive order is available online.
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