In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has ordered flags in Saline County to be flown at half-staff from sun-up to sun-down on Thursday, May 19 to honor Akinwumi Ricketts, Jake Whitting, and John Yoder of St. John's Military School. The three cadets were killed in a car accident on Tuesday, May 10.
"Mary and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of these young men," said Governor Brownback. "Our prayers are with the St. John's Military School family during this time."