Oct 18, 2021

Flags in Nebraska to be lowered for Peace Officers' Memorial Day

Posted Oct 18, 2021 12:22 PM

News Release Governor Ricketts Office

Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service being held in Washington, DC tomorrow.  The ceremony pays respect to members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty and honors their families. 

Flags will be flown at half-staff from midnight tonight through Saturday, October 16, 2021.  The President's proclamation can be found here.