Here's why flags will be at half-staff Thursday
- North Dakota and Minnesota governors directed flags to fly at half-staff on Thursday, May 15, at government sites and encouraged public participation.
- This directive followed President Donald Trump's proclamation designating May 15 as a day to honor law enforcement officers, observed during the week of May 11-17 set aside to recognize police service nationwide.
- North Dakota will hold a Peace Officer Memorial Service at 7 p.m. On May 15 in Bismarck’s Capitol Memorial Hall to honor 69 fallen peace officers.
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed his respect for law enforcement by ordering flags to be flown at half-staff, honoring their steadfast commitment and the sacrifices they have made, while acknowledging their strength and bravery.
- The half-staff observance and memorial events acknowledge the sacrifices of law enforcement officers and reaffirm support for their service to the community.
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Flags at half staff in honor of peace officers
LIHUE — Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day, along with Police Week. On Wednesday, Green ordered the United States flag, along with all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaii National Guard to lower flags from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 15. The order aims to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty wh…
Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on Thursday in honor of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. Youngkin issued a flag order in honor of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day on Thursday, May 15, as per the governor's office, where soldiers who have been disabled or have died in the line of duty are honored. "We honor the law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty and recognize their sac…

Armstrong, Walz direct flags at half-staff Thursday for Peace Officers Memorial Day
BISMARCK/ST. PAUL — North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have directed all government agencies to fly the United States and state flags at half-staff Thursday, May 15, in observance of national Peace Officers Memorial Day. In releases issued Wednesday, both governors encouraged all residents to do the same at their homes and businesses. The governors’ directive is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Don…
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