Captain Vernon Collett was laid to rest on March 14 and flags were ordered to be flown half-staff in Johnson County, Missouri, in his honor.

Dozens of community members came out Friday morning to pay their respects to Captain Vernon Collett, who died in the line of ...

Johnson County Fire Capt. Vernon Collett was laid to rest Friday, with more than 100 friends, family members and fellow ...

Johnson County Fire Capt. Vernon Collett was laid to rest Friday, with more than 100 friends, family members and fellow firefighters there to honor him.

To honor Collett for his service and dedication, Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags fly at half-staff at all government buildings in Johnson County on Friday, March 14. Flags will also be ...