Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset Friday in honor of Army Sgt. Cade Michael Wolfe’s memorial.

Wolfe, a native of Mankato, was killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise over the Mediterranean Sea in November.

He died on Nov. 10, two days after he turned 24, according to his obituary.

The four other service members who died in the crash were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, 38, of Clarksville, Tenn.; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, 34, of Sacramento, Calif.; Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 26, of Gorham, N.H., and Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27, of Apache Junction, Ariz.

The five were all part of the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment based at Fort Campbell in Kentucky.

The fallen soldiers were highly decorated, with multiple combat deployments, in addition to deploying with no notice, sent overseas to respond quickly to various national security needs.

“Minnesota is deeply saddened by the loss of Sgt. Cade Michael Wolfe, a Minnesotan who dedicated himself to selflessly serving our nation and keeping our country safe,” Walz said in a statement on Thursday. “With deep gratitude, Minnesota recognizes Sgt. Cade Michael Wolfe for his dedicated service to, and sacrifice for, his state and country. His family, loved ones and community are in our prayers.”

Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in lowering their flags.

Wolfe, the son of Scott Wolfe and Julia Molden, graduated from Mankato East High School and immediately went to serve in the Army in 2018, according to his obituary.

There will be a celebration of life held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Mankato National Guard Armory, 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to Wolfe’s obituary. A social hour event will immediately follow at The Venue, 1850 Madison Ave., Mankato.

“All are welcome to join Cade’s family and loved ones to honor him,” his obituary states.

Livestreaming will be available on Wolfe’s obituary page at mankatomortuary.com.