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Governor Dayton Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

5/14/2015 10:14:43 AM

ST. PAUL, MN - President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, lost their lives or became disabled in the line of duty. This day has been observed in our country annually ever since.

On this day, and every day, it is fitting to honor those peace officers who gave their lives to protect ours, and to thank the over 10,000 law enforcement officers who serve in Minnesota's 446 law enforcement agencies, for their dedication and service to our communities.

Governor Dayton has also ordered all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2015, in honor and remembrance of Peace Officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

/governor/assets/peace_officers_memorial_day.pdf_tcm1055-91794.pdfA copy of the flags at half-staff proclamation can be viewed here.

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