Why flags are flying at half-staff
Flags will fly at half-staff at all state facilities on Jan. 17 in honor of Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced last week.
McCartney was shot and killed Monday while responding to a drug-related robbery in Frederickson.
An announcement sent out last week encourages others to join in the tribute. State facilities will keep flags at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Jan. 17.
A service for McCartney is schedule for 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Pacific Lutheran University’s Olson Auditorium.
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This story was originally published January 11, 2018 at 11:35 AM with the headline "Why flags are flying at half-staff."