Lowering of flags ordered Monday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Published 4:46 pm Sunday, October 4, 2020

: Flags at half-staff at the Waterfront Shops in downtown Manteo. Theresa Schneider file photo

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Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 5 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

In accordance to Public Law 107-5, flags are to be lowered annually in recognition of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

As a show of respect, individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.

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