Flags lowered for Timothy Bertz

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all the U.S. and Minnesota flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff beginning on Monday in honor of St. Paul Firefighter Timothy Bertz, who died Monday. Bertz graduated from the St. Paul Fire Academy on Dec. 17, just days before his death. St. Paul Fire Department stated he suffered a “serious medical event” at his home. RELATED: St. Paul Fire mourns death of firefighter days after his academy graduation He began his firefighting career in Harris in 2017 before moving to Lino Lakes. “Tim Bertz was the true definition of a public servant,” Walz said. “From serving his country as a Navy SEAL to fulfilling his lifelong dream of joining the Saint Paul Fire Department, Tim’s dedication to others left a lasting impact on the communities he served. Minnesota mourns his loss and extends our deepest condolences to his wife, Andrea, his family, friends, and fellow firefighters.”

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