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Flags Lowered in West Virginia to Honor Peace Officers

Flags at Halfstaff

Flags are being lowered throughout West Virginia in honor of peace officers.

Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Monday ordering U.S. and West Virginia state flags on state-owned facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday.

The flags are to be lowered from dawn to dusk in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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