Half Staff

When I see an American Flag at half staff I feel a pit in my stomach wondering who is mourning who and why.  It's usually for someone who died while in service of the country.  In this case, I took this shot at a memorial for the Las Vegas police officers who died on the line of duty.  I was touched to see a wall of names of those who died and that included the police dogs as well.  One of the bricks in the wall read "Duke, K-9" isn't that amazing?  Coincidentally, the Air Force lost a pilot this week in Afghanistan and this flag made me think of him and his family.  The next time you see a flag at half-staff, please take a moment to consider those left behind and wish them peace.