Flags to Fly at Half Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighter

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI

Jennifer Lewerenz

May 20, 2022 | 10:26 AM

Blomkest Fire Department

(KNSI) — Governor Tim Walz is ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half staff Friday to honor a firefighter who died in the line of duty.

Ryan Leif Erickson was on storm spotting detail for the Blomkest Fire Department on May 12th when a grain bin blew over and landed on top of him.

“Ryan Leif Erickson was a dedicated firefighter and previous fire chief who was respected by his family, friends, and colleagues,” reads the proclamation issued by Governor Walz. “With its deepest gratitude, the State of Minnesota recognizes Ryan for his dedicated service to, and sacrifice for, his fellow Minnesotans, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and community.”

Erickson is survived by his wife, two daughters, four grandchildren, his mother, three siblings, and many other relatives and friends.

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