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Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, October 23, 2021, for the interment of La Paz County Sgt. Michael D. Rudd, who passed away on October 11th.

 

Flags should already be at half-staff to honor General Colin Powell. They can remain at half-staff until sunset on October 23rd.

 

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Interment
    10/23/2021

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, October 19, 2021, for the interment of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan M. Ruiz, who died in the line of duty on October 9th

  • Interment
    10/19/2021

Flags will be lowered on Wednesday, October 13, in honor of La Paz County Sgt. Michael Rudd, who was hit by a vehicle after a pursuit yesterday. 

  • Announcement
    10/13/2021

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, October 12, 2021, to honor Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan M. Ruiz, who was attacked by a felony suspect last week.  

Deputy Ruiz was injured in an attack while attempting to process a suspect for a felony warrant. The suspect assaulted Deputy Ruiz and left him unconscious and fled the scene. After a manhunt the suspect was apprehended by authorities after being shot in another altercation. Deputy Ruiz was transported to the hospital and put on life support, where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. 

“Arizona is heartbroken over the loss of Deputy Juan M. Ruiz,” said Governor Ducey. “He served our state honorably for years, and his dedication to protecting others continues with the donation of his organs. He will always be remembered for his selfless sacrifice — and my deepest prayers are with Deputy Ruiz’s family and loved ones, as well as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the entire law enforcement community. I’ve ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of his life and service.”

  • Announcement
    10/12/2021

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 8, 2021, for the interment of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Group Supervisor Michael G. Garbo, who was killed in the line of duty in Tucson. 

 

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Interment
    10/08/2021

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