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Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, for the interment of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died in the line of duty.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment09/12/2020
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff today, Friday, September 11th, from sunrise to sunset in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The Governor released the following statement:
“Nineteen years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the worst terrorist attack on American soil.
“The events of September 11 left our nation shocked and devastated — but never broken.
“As American hearts gripped the full scope of the devastation, alarm turned to action; distress to determination. Determination to lift up our country and secure justice on behalf of the victims.
“On this solemn anniversary and every day, Arizona is grateful to all the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to serve others: our law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, medical professionals and our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.
“As we pray for the victims of 9/11 and their families, let us resolve once again, personally, in our hearts, as a state and as a nation — that we will never forget.”
- Holiday09/11/2020
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, August 28, 2020, to honor Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died today after responding to reports of a public disturbance by an armed and erratic driver in Why, Arizona.
“Arizona is saddened by the loss of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown,” said Governor Ducey. “He was committed to serving others and put his life on the line answering the call of duty. For that, Arizona will be forever grateful. My sincerest condolences go out to Officer Brown’s loved ones as well as the Tohono O'odham Police Department. To honor Officer Brown, I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff tomorrow.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement08/28/2020
Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, August 8, 2020 for the interment of Arizona National Guard member and Phoenix Police Officer Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr.
- Interment08/08/2020
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, July 31, 2020, to honor Arizona National Guard member and Phoenix Police Officer Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., who died on Wednesday at a Tempe hospital following a training event.
Army 2nd Lieutenant Bryant was a traditional Guard member and assigned to the 850th Military Police Battalion of the Arizona National Guard located at Papago Park Military Reservation. He was commissioned through Arizona State University’s Reserve Officer Training Course in 2019. He was the recipient of the Minuteman Scholarship through the National Guard. Prior to commissioning, Bryant enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17 serving as a Military Police Officer.
As a civilian, Bryant was also a member of the Phoenix Police Department, where he served since 2017.
“Arizona is deeply saddened by the loss of Army 2nd Lieutenant Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr.,” said Governor Ducey. “Bryant made service his calling, as a citizen-soldier of the Arizona National Guard and Phoenix Police Officer. He carried out his duties with excellence and honor — a model of what it truly means to serve one’s country and communities. His tragic loss is felt by many throughout our state. My deepest condolences go out to Bryant’s family, loved ones, and all those who served alongside him. In honor of his life and service, I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff.”
- Announcement07/31/2020