I can't say it's the first time it's ever happened...but I certainly can't remember a time when a City has ordered that its flag be flown at half-staff for a fallen DMO leader.

But, that is just what happened this weekend in Paducah KY, in honor of long-time CVB CEO Mary Hammond, who passed from this mortal coil last week.

An honor well-deserved for one of the true leaders in our world.

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