Flags Lowered for Fallen Trooper Vernon Brake
Summary
Governor Kevin Stitt has ordered all American and Oklahoma flags on state property flown at half-staff from 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026, to honor Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake. Trooper Brake served the people of Oklahoma for nearly two decades and is survived by his wife and two children. The executive order is ceremonial in nature and does not create compliance obligations for private parties.
What changed
Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order lowering flags at half-staff on Oklahoma state property to honor fallen Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake. The flag-lowering period runs from noon on April 10, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
This is a ceremonial honor recognizing Trooper Brake's nearly two decades of service to Oklahoma. The executive order carries no compliance obligations for businesses or private parties and is informational in nature, expressing the Governor's and the state's recognition of Trooper Brake's service and extending condolences to his family.
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Governor Stitt Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake
Tweet PRINT Email Friday, April 10, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (April 10, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt has directed that all American and Oklahoma flags on state property be flown at half-staff from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to honor the life and service of Oklahoma Highway Trooper Vernon Brake.
Trooper Brake served the people of Oklahoma for nearly two decades with integrity, dedication, and courage. He is survived by his wife and two children.
**“Trooper Vernon Brake embodied the very best of Oklahoma. He lived his life with courage, integrity, and a steadfast dedication to serving others. In lowering the flags at our Capitol, we honor the lasting impact of his service and recognize how much he meant to his family, friends, fellow troopers, and many loved ones.
“Sarah and I are praying for his wife and children as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
“We also lift in prayer the woman and young child who lost their lives in this tragic incident. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to all of these families in their grief,”** said Governor Stitt.
The executive order can be found here.
Last Modified on Apr 10, 2026
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