May 15, 2012
Flags lowered to honor peace officers
Under a proclamation signed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, the United States flag and the Illinois flag are to be at half-staff at all State of Illinois facilities on Tuesday, May 15 to honor peace officers.
Flags are to be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise until sunset on Tuesday on behalf of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The legislation notes that Illinois recognizes each May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day “with respect and gratitude for the service to America given by peace officers across the nation.”