JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered all flags in the state of Arkansas Tuesday to be flown at half-staff to honor Patrolman Vincent Parks. Show In his official proclamation, Hutchinson honored Parks’s “determination to serve his fellow man. His bravery and actions will continue to inspire the people of Arkansas and is worthy of our remembrance.” The governor noted that Officer Parks “displayed dedication and perseverance as he put his own health and wellbeing at risk in order to better protect the lives of his fellow Arkansans and all Americans, and the State of Arkansas recognizes his contributions to that esteemed goal.”
As such, Hutchinson ordered all state and federal flags flown at half staff from July 19 until July 22, when Officer Parks is laid to rest. Parks, who was an officer with the Jonesboro Police Department, died Sunday, July 17, while in North Little Rock for training. According to Arkansas State Police, Parks collapsed shortly after he and other JPD trainees arrived at the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy at Camp Robinson. Despite efforts to save him, ASP said Parks died of apparent cardiac arrest. Parks joined the force on June 15. Copyright 2022 KAIT. All rights reserved. Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 19, 2022 July 19-22, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - ArkansasGovernor Asa Hutchinson has directed the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff from July 19-22, 2022 to honor Police Officer Vincent Parks of the Jonesboro Police Department.  UPDATE 9/19/22 – With today marking the day of interment for the late Queen Elizabeth II, Gov. Jim Justice's recent order,
declaring that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff, will conclude at sunset tonight: Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in accordance with an announcement from the White House. The flag order has been in effect since the day of her death: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. ORIGINAL 9/9/22 “Cathy and I send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family as they mourn the loss of their Queen, mother, and grandmother,” Gov. Justice said. “Queen Elizabeth II was a monumental figure not just in the UK, but for the world. As the longest reigning monarch, she saw decades of change and should always be remembered for all she gave to her country.” Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952 and was the longest-reigning British monarch with her reign of more than 70 years.
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