Governor orders flags in Montana flown at half staff Thursday

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 15, 2008 at 6:29 AM MST

Story Updated: May 15, 2008 at 6:29 AM MST

HELENA - Governor Schweitzer has ordered flags in Montana to be flown at half staff Thursday, in observance of Peace Officers' Memorial Day.

May 15th has been National Peace Officers Memorial Day since President John F. Kennedy signed it into law in 1962. The measure also designates the week containing May 15th as National Police Week.

The first National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service was held on May 15th, 1982 in Washington, D.C. The service and related events now draws thousands from across the nation.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington is inscribed with the names of more than 17,000 law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

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