Peace Officers Memorial Day

Gloria Masoner/McCook Daily Gazette

Mike Garretson, a student at McCook Community College, plays "Taps" as Nebraska State Patrol Sgt. Joel Smith remembers his fallen comrades during the memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers at Karrer Park in McCook on Friday. Gov. Dave Heineman has ordered flags on government agencies, businesses and private homes to be flown at half staff on Sunday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.