Governor orders flags to half-staff Saturday to honor fallen officer

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Flags will be at half-staff Saturday.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued the order for Saturday, April 20 from sunrise to sunset to honor a Winchester police officer who suffered a medical emergency following an arrest.

William “Marty” Jackson, age 73, former chief and current sergeant with the Winchester Police Department, died Sunday, April 14. Jackson suffered a heart attack after responding to a call.

Funeral services for Jackson will be held at 12pm (EDT) Saturday at George Rogers Clark High School.

The governor encourages all Kentucky individuals and organizations to participate.

Flag status information can be found at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.