§ 10.585 — Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
Plain-Language Summary
The last Sunday in September is Minnesota's Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day, honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty. On this day, both the American flag and the Minnesota flag at the Capitol Area must be flown at half-staff. This observance recognizes the dangerous service and ultimate sacrifice made by firefighters who lost their lives protecting their communities.
10.585 FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY.
Each American flag and Minnesota flag flown on the grounds of the Capitol Area, as described in section 15B.02, must be flown at half-staff on Minnesota’s observance of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day in honor of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Minnesota’s observance of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day shall occur on the last Sunday in September each year.
History:
History: History: 2009 c 87 s 1; 2012 c 188 s 1