U.S. Honor Flag Arrives In Colorado
DENVER (CBS4) - Colorado now has the sad distinction to have the United States Honor Flag visit the most times in in under a year following the death of a deputy last week. The flag arrived in the state on Thursday.
The U.S. Honor Flag serves as a tribute to memorialize the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for their family, community and country. It's managed by the Honor Network, a nonprofit organization.
The flag was presented to the mother of the late Cpl. Nate Carrigan. He was shot and killed in Park County on Feb. 24.
The flag was displayed at Platte Canyon High School for 13 hours, one for every year Carrigan served with the Park County Sheriff's Office.
"In the history of the U.S. Honor Flag, no other state has ever had the U.S. Honor Flag so many times as Colorado in such a short period. It returns for the fifth time in under a year. Without hesitation I'll make the trip again," U.S. Honor Flag founder Chris Heisler said in a statement.
The Colorado State Police will coordinate the U.S. Honor Flag's movements in the state.
To learn more about the U.S. Honor Flag, visit ushonorflag.org.
