Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Paramedic Toby Lee Rowan

Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in honor of Paramedic Toby Lee Rowan, who died on January 7, 2021, while in the course of providing life-saving treatment to a member of the community. The State of Minnesota recognizes Paramedic Rowan for his dedicated service to, and sacrifice for, his fellow citizens.

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags in honor of Paramedic Rowan and first responders who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty in the State of Minnesota.

From the Minnesota EMS Honor Guard:

Funeral services for Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia Ambulance Paramedic Toby Rowan will be held on Thursday January 14, 2021.  Services will be located at The Log Church in Crosslake, MN.

Address:  37218 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN

Visitation will be from 1300 until 1400hrs.

Funeral service will begin at 1400hrs.

COVID-19 restrictions: Minnesota Department of Health guidelines will be followed to include masks and social distancing.  We are asking that you limit the number of personnel to 1-2.

We are asking that vehicles arrive between 1100 and 1200hrs.

Uniformed staff on site by 1200hrs.