RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags across Virginia to be lowered to half staff on Tuesday in honor of Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall, who was killed in the line of duty on November 17 during an attack by an inmate at River North Correctional Center.
The order, signed Monday, outlines Hall’s service with the department, noting that he joined the agency on April 25, 2024, and served at the correctional facility until his death. State officials described Hall’s work as a reflection of the professionalism and commitment expected of those charged with protecting the Commonwealth and its residents.
Under the directive, all United States and Virginia flags on state and local buildings will be lowered at sunrise on December 2 and remain at half staff until sunset. The Governor’s Office stated that the observance is intended to honor Hall’s life, recognize his service, and acknowledge the loss felt by his family, colleagues, and the wider corrections community. The order stands as Virginia’s formal expression of respect for a public safety officer who lost his life while carrying out his duties.
