Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half staff immediately.
This is in memory of Chief Charles Clough, Jr., Fire Chief of the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Department, Station 6 in Queen Anne’s County, who was killed in the line of duty yesterday while responding to a fire call.
The flag shall continue to be flown at half staff until sunset on the day of the funeral. Funeral information has not yet been released.