American Flags and Colorado Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, May 16th in the State of Colorado in honor of US Marine Cpl. David Sonka. Cpl. Sonka was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 4, 2013. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion in Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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American Flags throughout the United States to fly at half-staff Wednesday, May 15th in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
According to the Office of the President:
A PROCLAMATION
Day after day, police officers in every corner of America suit up, put on the badge, and carry out their sworn duty to protect and serve. They step out the door every morning without considering bravery or heroics. They stay focused on meeting their responsibilities. They concentrate on keeping their neighborhoods safe and doing right by their fellow officers. And with quiet courage, they help fulfill the demanding yet vital task of shielding our people from harm. It is work that deserves our deepest respect — because when darkness and danger would threaten the peace, our police officers are there to step in, ready to lay down their lives to protect our own.
This week, we pay solemn tribute to men and women who did. Setting aside fear and doubt, these officers made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the rule of law and the communities they loved. They heard the call to serve and answered it; braved the line of fire; charged toward the danger. Our hearts are heavy with their loss, and on Peace Officers Memorial Day, our Nation comes together to reflect on the legacy they left us.
As we mark this occasion, let us remember that we can do no greater service to those who perished than by upholding what they fought to protect. That means doing everything we can to make our communities safer. It means putting cops back on the beat and supporting them with the tools and training they need. It means getting weapons of war off our streets and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals — common-sense measures that would reduce gun violence and help officers do their job safely and effectively.
Together, we can accomplish those goals. So as we take this time to honor law enforcement in big cities and small towns all across our country, let us join them in pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. Our police officers serve and sacrifice on our behalf every day, and as citizens, we owe them nothing less than our full and lasting support.
By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2013, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12 through May 18, 2013, as Police Week. I call upon all Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes and businesses on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
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American Flags and Missouri Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, May 15th in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The day commemorates the sacrifices of the federal, state, county and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the performance of their duties.
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American Flags and Michigan Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, May 13th in the State of Michigan in honor of Brian Woehlke. Woehlke was a Westland firefighter who died from injuries suffered while fighting a fire in Westland.
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American Flags and Kansas State Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, May 15th in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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Pennsylvania State Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, May 10th through the day of interment in honor of former Governor George Leader.
According to the office of the governor:
Leader was 36 years old when he was elected Pennsylvania’s 36th governor, serving from 1955 until 1959. Originally from York County, Leader graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning the rank of ensign and serving on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Theater. More recently, Leader was actively involved in Corbett’s effort to reform Pennsylvania’s corrections system. Leader joined the bipartisan effort to make the prison system more efficient and effective. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of his funeral. Service arrangements for the former governor are pending.
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North Carolina State Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, May 10th in honor of NC Senator Calvin Coolidge Murrow.
Senator Murrow represented Guilford County in the NC Senate from 1969 – 1977 and was a member and chairman of the North Carolina State Ports Authority from 1973 – 1976. Senator Murrow served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II where he participated in the liberation of Guam in 1944.
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American Flags and New Jersey State Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, May 10th in honor of US Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Christian. Staff Sgt. Christian died while serving in Afghanistan on May 4th. Christian was assigned to the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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American Flags and Iowa Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, May 10th in the State of Iowa in honor of the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony.
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American Flags and New York Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, May 9th in New York State in honor of US Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Christian. Staff Sgt. Christian died while serving in Afghanistan on May 4th. Christian was assigned to the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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