Office of the Governor – Flag Order – Gov. Green Lowers Flags to Honor Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS TO HONOR PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2024
HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi, effective from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15 in recognition of “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls, “Police Week.”
This action is taken to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting others.
“On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, let us remember and honor the courageous heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving as law enforcement officers,” said Governor Green. “We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and selflessness to protect and serve our communities. Their legacies will never be forgotten. Thank you to our law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our communities every day.”
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