Flags directed to half staff Tuesday Jan 24

Bismarck  (CSi ) Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies across the state to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 24,  in honor of Rolette County Sheriff’s Deputy Colt Allery, who died in the line of duty this week. Funeral services for Allery will be held Tuesday in Belcourt.

Burgum says, “Deputy Colt Allery dedicated his life to protecting his fellow citizens and proudly served his community with courage and honor,” Burgum said. “We lower the flags to show our deepest gratitude for his noble service and to pay tribute to the ultimate sacrifice he made.”

In light of the recently fallen officer Deputy Colt Allery, several communities will come together Sunday in order to remember him and other officers who have been killed in action.

Jamestown organizer, Liz Kapp says “Everyone in the state is meeting in their respective towns at 1 PM Sunday, ” (Jan 22, 2017)

She says, we will just stand and show support for Officer Allery who was just killed iin Rolette County and for others.

The community is asked to it show its support by being there, holding signs and flags to remember those who have died.

The remembrance  will be held on the sidewalk near Hugo’s on First Avenue Jamestown at 1 PM.