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Flags are at half-staff today.
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, May 15, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.
“We honor the sacrifice of those who died in the line of duty and we grieve alongside their families. Let us not forget their bravery and commitment and the legacy that they have left behind,” said Governor Hobbs.
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Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
In coordination with the President’s proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half staff immediately in remembrance of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. Flags will remain lowered through sunset Sunday, July 19, as previously communicated, for the interment of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed July 8 in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County.
- Announcement07/18/2020
Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset July 19, 2020 for the interment of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed July 8 in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment07/19/2020
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, July 14, 2020 for the interment of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd. A husband and a father, Officer Judd was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served with the Peoria Police Department for 21 years.
- Interment07/14/2020
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, July 8, 2020, to honor helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman. A resident of Glendale, Arizona, Boatman was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County.
Boatman was 37 years old. He is survived by his wife and an 8-year-old child.
“This tragic loss is a reminder of the ever-present dangers faced by those battling wildfires,” said Governor Ducey. “As a helicopter pilot, Bryan Boatman was carrying out a service to the people of Arizona alongside the men and women fighting the Polles Fire. He performed his duty with honor and bravery, and it will be remembered as such by our state. My deepest condolences go out to Bryan’s family and loved ones. Our prayers are with them and all of Arizona’s wildland firefighters working day and night to keep us safe.”
“In honor of Bryan’s life, I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff.”
- Announcement07/08/2020
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, July 8, 2020, to honor helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman. A resident of Glendale, Arizona, Boatman was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County.
Boatman was 37 years old. He is survived by his wife and an 8-year-old child.
“This tragic loss is a reminder of the ever-present dangers faced by those battling wildfires,” said Governor Ducey. “As a helicopter pilot, Bryan Boatman was carrying out a service to the people of Arizona alongside the men and women fighting the Polles Fire. He performed his duty with honor and bravery, and it will be remembered as such by our state. My deepest condolences go out to Bryan’s family and loved ones. Our prayers are with them and all of Arizona’s wildland firefighters working day and night to keep us safe. In honor of Bryan’s life, I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff.”
Individuals and businesses are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement07/08/2020