CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Gordon has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide on Friday, March 1 in remembrance of Sheridan Police Officer Nevada Krinkee.
Sergeant Krinkee was killed in the line of duty on February 13. The flags are to be lowered from sunrise to sunset to honor his service to the United States and Wyoming.
Sergeant Krinkee served eight years in the Army, including two tours in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division as a parachutist. He was awarded four army commendation medals and a National Defense Service Medal. He had served with the Sheridan Police Department for over six years, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Gov. Mark Gordon issued a statement on Feb. 13.
“I join all of Wyoming in mourning the loss of Sheridan Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee, who was killed in the line of duty today,” Gordon said. “This senseless act is a solemn reminder of the selfless risks our law enforcement officers take each day when they put on the badge. Jennie and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sergeant Krinkee, the Sheridan Police Department and the entire law enforcement community.”
Sergeant Krinkee is survived by his wife, who also served with the Sheridan Police Department, and a daughter. He will be interred on March 1 in Sheridan.
