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Flags to fly half-staff on Sunday |
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May 13, 2016 |
 In
honor of and out of respect for law enforcement
officers, President Obama has proclaimed May 15,
2016 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and May 15
through May 21 as Police Week. He has issued a
Presidential Proclamation encouraging all to
display the United States flag at half-staff on
Sunday, May 15.
"For generations, the brave women and men of our
Nation's law enforcement have answered the call
to serve and protect our communities," the
President said in the Proclamation. "Enduring
long shifts in dangerous and unpredictable
circumstances, our Nation's peace officers
embody the courage and honor that represent the
best of America. On Peace Officers Memorial Day
and during Police Week, we express our gratitude
for the selfless public servants who wear the
badge and put themselves in harm's way to keep
us safe, and we pay respect for those who lost
their lives in the line of duty."
Boundary County will hold its observation of
Peace Officers Memorial Day Sunday at 2:00 p.m.,
under the flag in Veterans Park next to the
Library. Organizers have promised that the
Boundary County event will be held "rain or
shine."
To see the full Presidential Proclamation on
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week,
click here. |
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