Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset today (May 12, 2021) in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The State of South Dakota will honor fallen law enforcement officers with ceremonies on Wednesday, May 12. The state traditionally recognizes Peace Officers Memorial Day on the Wednesday of Police Week.
Flags at half-staff at the State Capitol Building May 12 will also honor former State Representative Kathryn “Kay” Davis-Sturzenbecher. She served as state representative from 1995 to 2002. Her funeral is May 12 at 10am in Sioux Falls.
Additionally, President Joseph R. Biden has proclaimed Saturday, May 15, 2021, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags are to be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset. President Biden’s proclamation can be found here.
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