Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Kate Brown orders all flags at public institutions throughout Oregon be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.  This comes after President Donald J. Trump issues a proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2019.

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President Trump Proclaims May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day - Brown Orders Flags at Half-Staff

President Trump Proclaims May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day - Brown Orders Flags at Half-Staff

On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we acknowledge the incredible service and sacrifices law enforcement personnel make each day for their fellow Americans.  The brave men and women of our Nation’s law enforcement work long hours, often in dangerous situations, to protect our lives, liberty, and property.  We also take this opportunity to pay tribute to law enforcement personnel who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.  We will never forget their courage.

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