Members of the Freedom Warriors Veteran Organization served as the honor guard during the service; raising the flags that were then lowered to half staff again. GN1 FILE PHOTO. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that all flags should be flown at half-staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
“Kentucky’s law enforcement officers deserve our gratitude every day, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice especially deserve to be honored and remembered each and every day,” Beshear said. “Please take some extra time this week to let those who protect and serve your community know that you care about them.”
This statewide announcement coincides with a White House proclamation.
“On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor our brave officers who serve on the front lines to protect our families, safeguard our communities, and shoulder a burden of responsibility that most Americans cannot fathom,” the proclamation stated. “This week and always, we honor the courageous men and women serving in law enforcement and memorialize those who sacrificed their lives defending the thin blue line.”
A joint resolution of Congress, approved Oct. 1, 1962, designated today as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Police Week.
This observance pays tribute to local, state and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.
The governor’s announcement only applies to state office buildings but he encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute.
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