爱荷华州长下令降半旗悼殉职消防员：查克·琼斯从警19年，出警途中突发疾病离世
康瑟尔布拉夫斯消息：爱荷华州州长金·雷诺兹下令，州政府建筑的旗帜于10月14日日出至10月15日日落降半旗，悼念殉职消防员兼急救员查尔斯·「查克」·琼斯。他的探视和葬礼也将在这两天举行，州长同时鼓励其他机构和个人一同降半旗志哀。
琼斯享年52岁，在康瑟尔布拉夫斯消防局服务了19年。10月7日，他在响应一处火灾时突发医疗急症，次日（10月8日）不幸离世。消防局长罗伯特·舍宁表示，琼斯把19年人生奉献给保护和服务社区，他的离去令整个消防局心碎。市长吉尔·舒达克称，琼斯以勇气、同情心和对身边人的坚定承诺履行了自己的使命。
雷诺兹在声明中说：「查克·琼斯是深受爱戴的丈夫、父亲和儿子，是康瑟尔布拉夫斯消防局的一员，近二十年来勇敢地服务他的社区。这座城市失去了一位英雄，但他守护邻里的影响将永远长存。」她和丈夫凯文向琼斯的家人和朋友致以慰问。
信息来源：州长办公室（经 KCRG/WOWT 报道）https://gray-wowt-prod.gtv-cdn.com/2026/10/12/governor-reynolds-orders-flags-half-staff-firefighter-who-died-duty/
Iowa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Council Bluffs Firefighter Chuck Jones
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags at state government buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to sunset on Thursday, Oct. 15, in honor of firefighter and paramedic Charles "Chuck" Jones, who died in the line of duty last week. His visitation and burial will also take place on those dates, and other groups are encouraged to join in flying flags at half-staff.
Jones, 52, served with the Council Bluffs Fire Department for 19 years. He died on Oct. 8 from a medical emergency he suffered the previous day while responding to a fire. Fire Chief Robert Schoening said Jones dedicated 19 years to protecting and serving the community and that his loss is heartbreaking for the entire department. Mayor Jill Shudak said Jones answered a calling that requires courage, compassion and unwavering commitment to those around him.
"Chuck Jones was a beloved husband, father, son, and a member of the Council Bluffs Fire Department who bravely served his community for nearly two decades," Reynolds said. "The city of Council Bluffs has lost a hero, but the lasting impact of his commitment to protect and serve his neighbors will remain forever." She said she and her husband Kevin are keeping his family and friends in their prayers.
Source: Office of the Governor (via KCRG/WOWT) https://gray-wowt-prod.gtv-cdn.com/2026/10/12/governor-reynolds-orders-flags-half-staff-firefighter-who-died-duty/
图片来源：美国国旗降半旗实景（州议会大厦圆顶），CC BY 4.0（Wikimedia Commons）
