Justice Orders All U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Today in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 15, 2021 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation today, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout West Virginia be displayed at half-staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from dawn to dusk, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
“I encourage the citizens of West Virginia to join with all Americans to honor the federal, state, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, in gratitude to all law enforcement officers in this state and throughout the nation, and in support of their continuing efforts to protect the rights and safety of our citizens and our precious freedoms,” Gov. Justice said.
“I encourage the citizens of West Virginia to join with all Americans to honor the federal, state, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, in gratitude to all law enforcement officers in this state and throughout the nation, and in support of their continuing efforts to protect the rights and safety of our citizens and our precious freedoms,” Gov. Justice said.
