Governor Janet Mills today directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff in the town of Westbrook from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Saturday, March 30th, 2019, the day of funeral services for Maine Senior Airman Shawn McKeough Jr.
Airman McKeough died while attempting to prevent an armed robbery at a convenience store in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was 23 years old. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Westbrook, Airman McKeough’s hometown, on Saturday.
“While we mourn the loss of Airman McKeough to a devastating and senseless act of violence, we also honor his bravery in defending the lives of others,” said Governor Mills. “Shawn’s sacrifice and service embody the very best of Maine and we are proud of him, now and always. My thoughts and prayers are with Shawn’s family and friends and the people of Westbrook. I ask every family in Maine to join with me in honoring Shawn’s life and his service.”