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Office of the Mayor
News Advisory
Monday,May 22,2006
Contact:Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications& Special Projects, 235-5855, 876-
1564
Mayor Requests Flags Returned to Full Staff
Today, May 22, 2006 marks the end of the official thirty day mourning period for
slain officer Cpl. Scott Sevems. Mayor Stephen I Luecke has ordered flags at all City
buildings and facilities to be returned to full staff. In addition, all business and residential
flags may also be returned to full staff. "The response of the community in remembering
and honoring Cpl. Sevems,with flags and signage,has been outstanding," Mayor Luecke
noted.
"On behalf of Chief Fautz and the South Bend Police Department, I thank
everyone for the kindness and support shown to the family and friends of Cpl. Scott
Sevems and to members of the Police Department during this time of sorrow," stated
Mayor Luecke. "Though flags are returned to full staff, we will keep in our thoughts,
Cpl. Sevems, and all of the officers who serve and protect our City everyday."
As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, residents are encouraged to
remember and honor all those who serve and have served our country and our
community. The traditional Westside Memorial Day Parade honoring these heroes,will
be held on Monday, May 29, at 8:15 AM starting at the corner of Ford and Olive Streets
and proceeding west along Ford Street to Summit Drive.
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