Saturday, May 14, 2011

Peace Officer Memorial Day?


Two Arizona Border Patrol Agents Died May 12, 2011
My daughter-in-law who works at an airport in Arizona called this morning
to ask who died, because the flags are flying half mast at the Arizona
Airport.  She also noted the flags at Arizona State University ASU are
not half mast.

My research discovered the fact that flags are being flown half mast at all Federal
locations until sunset Sunday May 15, 2011 in honor of Peace Officer Memorial

I did find the following unrelated notable fact as well.

May 12, 2011 - Arizona Governor Brewer has ordered flags at all offices and
facilities in Arizona lowered to half-staff immediately May 12, 2011 until 
sunset in honor of two Border Patrol agents who died early this morning 
as a result of an accident \when their SUV was struck by a train near 
Interstate 8 in the Gila Bend area.
Edward Rojas an agent since 2000 and Hector Clark an agent since 2001 were 
assisting other officials in pursuing a group of suspected drug smugglers 
when the accident occurred. All individuals are encouraged to join in this tribute.

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