Flags at Half-Staff
Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Thursday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset Thursday or first thing Friday morning, May 16.
Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.
Congress created the annual recognition in 1962 to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in law enforcement and to remember those who have given their lives in the line of duty.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080509-5.html