Across the country and here at home, flags were lowered and hearts were heavy. This is National Police Week and Thursday, we recognize National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a solemn reminder of the men and women in uniform who gave their lives protecting and serving.

Across the country and in local communities, flags are lowered, and hearts are heavy. Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day—a solemn reminder of the men and women in uniform who gave their lives protecting others.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, an annual commemoration of local, state and federal law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or who have been disabled in the line of duty.