Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday
Half-staff flag
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - American flags will fly at half-staff, from midnight to midnight Saturday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The day was set aside by proclamation of the President.
The President of the United States has called on the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2021). I further encourage all Americans to display the flag from their homes and businesses on that day.
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Local deputy who died a year ago while on the job honored in DC and at home
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Wyatt Maser | Courtesy Photo
IDAHO FALLS Next week marks one year since a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy lost his life in the line of duty and now he is being honored at home and the nation’s Capitol.
Wyatt Maser died at the age of 23 near Bone on May 18, 2020, when being hit by another sheriff’s deputy responding to the scene of a woman wielding a machete. Senator Mike Crapo honored Maser as part of National Police Week during the message on the Senate Floor.
The President’s Proclamation follows:
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2021
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A PROCLAMATION
law enforcement agencies; from ensuring public safety, to serving
as front-line workers, to responding to incidents involving
domestic violence, substance use disorders, mental health
challenges, and homelessness, often with limited resources. Every
morning, our Nation’s law enforcement officers pin on a badge and
go to work, not knowing what the day will bring, and hoping to come
home safely. This year, even as the COVID-19 pandemic took a
physical, mental, and emotional toll, our officers, deputies, and
troopers demonstrated courage and dedication in continuing to
Even with the added threats while on the job, Gould said the men and women in uniform still perform their duties, not once wavering from oaths or obligations. He added law enforcement is a higher calling for those who take the oath to protect and serve.
Wendell Lynch
Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch read off a list of those who died while protecting the Hopkinsville and Christian County community.
Here s why flags will be lowered on Saturday, May 15
Flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 15. Written By: Al Edenloff | ×
In accordance with an order issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
“Today and every day, it is fitting to honor those Peace Officers who gave their lives to protect ours, and to thank the over 11,000 law enforcement officers in Minnesota who serve in the 422 law enforcement agencies for their dedication and services to Minnesota communities,” reads the proclamation issued by Gov. Walz