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Seasonal & Holidays

Flags at Half-Staff: Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald Ellis

In mourning, we remember and honor our first-responders once again this week.

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US Flag at Half-Staff w/Black Ribbon Attached
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US Flag at Half-Staff

This is a very tough week as we will now keeps our US flags at half-staff due to the death of one of our first responders.

Please place/keep our US flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset on Frrday, April 5, 2019 in honor and remembrance of:

Illinois State Police Trooper
Gerald Ellis

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More about Trooper Ellis here:
http://www.wbwn.com/2019/04/02...

If you cannot place your flag at half-staff, you can attach a black ribbon as in the picture below.

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Questions on flag etiquette, folding, or disposal? Just ask....jac.charlier@gmail.com

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