Governor Kehoe orders flags at half-staff in honor of Whitewater Fire Protect. District Chief

DELTA, Mo., (KBSI) – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Cape Girardeau County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from sunrise to sunset.

The flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Whitewater Fire Protection District Chief Garry Moore, who passed away on April 2, 2025, while responding to a stranded vehicle in the Delta, Missouri area after an EF-2 tornado caused widespread destruction.

“Garry Moore’s life was devoted to serving his community, state and nation,” Governor Kehoe said.

“He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, during which he first joined the fire service. After retiring from the Navy, he joined the Whitewater Fire Protection District, was soon promoted to chief, and spent over three decades responding to fires and other emergencies.”

Chief Moore, 68, was a selfless individual who dedicated his life to serving others. Governor Kehoe and his wife, Claudia, are keeping Chief Moore’s family and community in their prayers during this difficult time.

The flags will be held at half-staff on the day of Chief Moore’s memorial services.