Leonardtown, MD – The Commissioners of St. Maryโ€™s County are saddened to learn of the passing of Jaelynn Rose Willey. In her memory, the commissioners have ordered the St. Maryโ€™s County flag be immediately lowered to half-staff.

โ€œThis is a tragedy for the Willey family, the students and staff at Great Mills High School and the entire St. Maryโ€™s County community,โ€ said Commissioner President Randy Guy. โ€œThe commissioners ask everyone to keep Jaelynnโ€™s family in your prayers during this difficult time.โ€

County flags are to remain lowered until sunset of the day of her internment on a date to be determined.