In honor of Trooper Monty Mitchell, Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to half-staff on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Clearfield and Jefferson counties.

Mitchell died earlier this week after suffering a medical episode while on duty, officials said.

He was assigned to the Patrol Section of Troop C in DuBois.

“The sudden passing of Trooper Mitchell is felt by not only his loved ones, but also his fellow members of the Pennsylvania State Police and the community he served,” said Governor Wolf. “Frances and I offer our heartfelt condolences to Trooper Mitchell’s family and join all Pennsylvanians in mourning his loss.“

The commonwealth flag has flown at half-staff since Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in honor of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and should continue to fly at half-staff until further notice, according to the Wolf administration.

The United States flag is to remain at full staff, Gov. Wolf says.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.

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