NH State Representative Steven Smith

Concord, NH – Following the death of Marine Captain Jack Casey, a CH-53E
helicopter pilot from Dover, New Hampshire, Governor Chris Sununu has
directed flags on all public buildings in the State of New Hampshire to fly
at half-staff on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from sunrise to sunset, in
observance of funeral proceedings.

According to the U.S. Marine Corps, Jack Casey commissioned in the Marine
Corps on May 16, 2019, and was promoted to the rank of Captain on September
1, 2023. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal.

This is a day of remembrance, of some of our greatest heroes. 22 years ago, terrorists committed a heinous act. That morning, first responders woke up and went to work not knowing what the day would bring. As the attack happened, many of us watched and had the luxury of trying to process what was going on. Those brave Americans didn’t. They sprang into action, having never dealt with something of this magnitude. We should be forever grateful for their courage and sacrifice. We should thank their families for the loss they endured, so that others could be saved. I am grateful that we have people of that caliber. As most people were working on getting on safety, others were running towards the danger. Here is a snapshot of what that looks like, someone who would let nothing stop them from getting in to help.