RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from on Saturday, June 6 in honor of George Floyd.
Floyd was killed at the end of May while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His death has sparked protests across the United States in a call for racial equity and justice. Floyd is originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper also encouraged individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions to fly the North Carolina flag at half-staff for the day.
"The unjust killing of George Floyd combined with many other recent and distant events broke open painful wounds," Gov. Cooper said, "Racism. Excessive use of police force. Health disparities. Poverty. supremacy. These are wrong. They are ugly, but they are present. We must deal with them. We will deal with them. George Floyd’s sister, Bridgette, lives in Hoke County, North Carolina. While I cannot bring her brother back, I can work for justice in his name. I assured her that’s what we would do."
A memorial service for George Floyd will be held on Saturday in Raeford, North Carolina at the Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters located on 10225 Fayetteville Road. The memorial service will include a public viewing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a private family service.
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