May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day Flag Lowering

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, May 16.

The annual  Peace Officers Memorial Day was created by Congress in 1962 to honor public safety officers.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.