Thanks to a generous donation from the Clifton Lions Club, a new flag pole has been unveiled at Grand Junction's Long Family Memorial Park.

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The flagpole, featuring three flags, was dedicated to Deputy Derek Geer at a ceremony on the morning of Thursday, September 8.

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel published a news release which read:

The completion of this project will provide a long-lasting legacy honoring our country, state, and Mesa County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Geer, who gave his life in service to the citizens of Mesa County.

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office streamed the ceremony live. You can watch it now.

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