Gov. Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half staff beginning today, Dec. 2 until sunset Thursday, Dec. 3 in honor of Nash County Deputy Jared Allison who passed away on Tuesday from injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident on Nov. 26 while on duty.

Allison served with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office for two and a half years and was an Army veteran. A procession was held in his honor today by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina State Highway Patrol and other local law enforcement agencies, escorting Deputy Allison from Greenville to Wheeler-Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount.

“I’ve spoken with Sheriff Keith Stone and family of Deputy Jared Allison, and I join them in mourning his tragic death,” Gov. Cooper said. “Deputy Allison made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the people of Nash County, and I’m deeply grateful for his service.” 

As a show of respect, individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.