Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson

Office of Communications

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 25, 2020

Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City Fire Department Communication Specialist / Paramedic Scott Davidson

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) ??Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at every fire station in the state of Missouri, the Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City, and all government buildings in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties on Saturday,?November 28, 2020, in honor of Kansas City Fire Department Communication Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson.

After a valiant fight, Communication Specialist/Paramedic Davidson died in the line of duty on November 22, 2020, following exposure to coronavirus while serving in his capacity as a firefighter.

?For more than 18 years, Communication Specialist/Paramedic Davidson served with the Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust (MAST) and the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department. He served with a calming strength that gave others hope in the midst of difficult times,? Governor Parson said. ?We are thankful for the sacrifices of the brave emergency responders who risk their own lives to protect the lives and property of their fellow citizens. Communication Specialist/Paramedic Davidson?s strong and true service will never be forgotten.?

The flags will be held at half-staff on the day Communication Specialist/Paramedic Davidson is laid to rest. To view the proclamation, click?here.

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