PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In accordance with a presidential proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Friday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. This day recognizes all police officers who have died in the line of duty.
President Barack Obama signed a proclamation ordering flags nationwide to be flown at half-staff. Raimondo also asks Rhode Islanders to lower their flags to half-staff.
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