On Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half staff until sunset today, August 19th, 2021. The order was given in honor of Mount Gilead Police Officer Craig Cloninger, who passed away over the weekend while responding to a house fire. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions were also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff.
Officer Cloninger’s career in law enforcement began in 2002 with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. He later served with Mongomery County Sheriff’s Office as a school resource officer at Montgomery High School. Most recently, Officer Cloninger served as a reserve officer for the Mount Gilead Police Department.
Services for Officer Cloninger were held today, August 19th, 2021, at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Candor, North Carolina.
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper:
“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their service. Our prayers are with the family and community of Officer Cloninger as we mourn his loss.”
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