Flags are lowered at all state buildings today to honor the life Chief Warrant Officer Galvin. As a brave soldier, he made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his country. We mourn his loss and remain grateful for his service. https://t.co/QyiiJb4Cop
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) September 7, 2018
On Friday, flags flew at half-staff at state buildings in honor of the interment of Phoenix native, Chief Warrant Officer Taylor Galvin, who died in Iraq last month.
Chief Warrant Officer Galvin, age 34, died Aug. 20, 2018, in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed in Sinjar, Ninevah Province, Iraq. The incident is under investigation.
Chief Warrant Officer Galvin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.