Executive Order Number One Hundred Eight - National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Flag
WHEREAS, there have been 23 Delaware State Troopers who have died in the line of duty;
WHEREAS, it is important to remember these lost heroes and to honor them for giving their lives while serving the public;
WHEREAS, a specifically designed flag honoring fallen officers is flown over the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. every day in appreciation of law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and their survivors;
WHEREAS, this same flag should be flown over Delaware soil every day to honor those that gave their lives protecting the citizens of Delaware,
NOW THEREFORE, I, RUTH ANN MINNER, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Delaware do hereby declare and order as follows:
1. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Flag shall be flown or prominently displayed at each Delaware State Police facility.
Approved: May 7, 2008
