By Brendan LaChance on May 10, 2021
U.S. and State of Wyoming flags being flown at half-staff (Gregory Hirst, Oil City File)
CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that United States and Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide on Saturday, May 15 in honor of “Peace Officers Memorial Day.”
This week is also “Police Week” across the country and Gordon’s order is pursuant to a proclamation from President Joe Biden.
Biden’s full proclamation can be read as follows:
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A PROCLAMATION
Every day, we ask a great deal of the men and women of our Nation’s 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 support our communities. As we recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and thank them on behalf of this grateful Nation for their service.