‘A sacrifice we must never forget’: Gov. Pillen orders flags at half-staff for fallen Nebraskan
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, Neb.
Tietijens was killed over the weekend when an Iranian missile hit military operations in Kuwait. He was one of six U.S. service members who died.
Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Spc. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, also died on Saturday.
“Suzanne and I are deeply saddened to learn of Sgt. Tietjens death,” Pillen said in a statement on Tuesday. “We are holding the Tietjens family close in our hearts during this unbelievably difficult time and will keep them in our prayers.
“Noah stepped up to serve and defend the American people from foreign enemies around the world – a sacrifice we must never forget. Please join us in praying for the Tietjens and for all members of the United States military who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedom.”
Pillen said the order goes into effect immediately.
