Re: Why am I seeing half mast today in Az.
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"When In Doubt, GOOGLE It Out" (Robin Hickman)
Google : Arizona +"half-staff"
Or go to : http://www.azgovernor.gov/halfstaff.asp
NAME :Annual Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Service
OCCASION : The 38th Annual Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Service
DATE : Effective sunrise 5/2/2011 through sunset 5/2/2011
DETAILS : The service commemorates Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day and commences Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Week by honoring officers killed in the line of duty during the past year. In commemoration of Arizona Peace Officers Day, Governor Brewer has requested that all flags be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 2, 2011 from sunrise to sunset. Individuals, businesses, private organizations and other government agencies are encouraged to join in this tribute.
"When In Doubt, GOOGLE It Out" (Robin Hickman)
NOTE : The annual NATIONAL "Peace Officers Memorial Day" is every May 15th. Flags should be flown at half-staff UNLESS May 15th falls on the third (3rd) Saturday in May, which is ARMED FORCES DAY.
Robin Hickman
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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"All That Is Needed For Evil To Triumph Is For Good Men To Stand By And Do Nothing"