NFL great's NJ hometown refused to lower flags in honor of Charlie Kirk, its neighbors rose to the occasion

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Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold put a New Jersey town on blast over the weekend after city officials did not observe President Donald Trump’s proclamation ordering that U.S. flags on government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 

But while Madison, the home of the former NFL star, deferred to the state, other neighboring towns decided to pay tribute to Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah while speaking at a campus event. 

Florham Park and East Hanover, both in Morris County, and Summit in Union County observed the presidential proclamation which called for the United States flag to be flown at half-staff from Wednesday, Sept. 10, through Sept. 14. 

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Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk arrives to speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Thomas & Mack Center, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas.  (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press)

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Florham Park Mayor Mark Taylor called Kirk a "great patriot" and said that flags in the borough remained at half-staff as of Tuesday.  

"Yes, Florham Park has listened to the President's order and we are still flying the flags at half-staff in honor of the great patriot, Charlie Kirk." 

East Hanover confirmed that the township also acted "in accordance with the proclamation." The city of Summit told Fox News Digital that the flag was flown at half-staff at city hall, the library and the community center through Sunday. 

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