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For
Immediate Release: October 14, 2009
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CAPITOL FLAG WILL FLY AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR
POLICE OFFICER |
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Carson City - Governor Jim Gibbons has
ordered the flag atop the Capitol in Carson
City and the flag in front of the Grant
Sawyer Building in Las Vegas to be flown at
half-staff on Wednesday October 14, 2009 to
honor Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer
Milburn "Millie" Beitel. Officer Beitel was
killed when his patrol car crashed.
Investigators are still working to determine
what caused the accident.
30-year-old Beitel attended high school in
Las Vegas. He joined the Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Department after serving
in the United States Marines.
“I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the
family and friends of Officer Beitel,”
Governor Jim Gibbons said, “His sacrifice in
the line of duty is a reminder to us all
that the men and women in law enforcement in
Nevada deserve our thanks and gratitude.”
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Daniel Burns Communications Director
- (775) 684-5667 cell (702) 290-8980
Office of the Governor . 101 North Carson Street . Carson City, NV
89701 . Fax: (775) 684-7198
Grant Sawyer State Office Bldg . 555 East Washington, Suite 5100 . Las
Vegas, NV 89101 . Fax: (702) 486-2505
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