Flags in Minnesota will fly at half staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Farmington police officer Pete Zajac.
Zajac, who spent the past two years as a school resource officer, was a Farmington officer for 15 years and a Faribault officer from 2006 to 2010. The 41-year-old was married and had three children.
He died by suicide on Oct. 28, according to a social media post from the Farmington Police Department.
“Officer Zajac was known for his integrity, generosity, and ability to connect with people of all ages, earning the admiration and respect of his colleagues and community,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a Thursday proclamation ordering Minnesota and U.S. flags to fly at half-staff at state buildings on the day of Zajac’s funeral.
Zajac was born in Hastings and grew up in Wyoming, Minn. He and his family lived in Hastings for the past 11 years.
“Outside of work, Pete found joy in the outdoors — whether hunting, fishing, or spending time on the lake,” his obituary said. “He loved cheering on his children at their sporting events,” coaching football, grilling in his backyard, maintaining his lawn “and keeping his garage perfectly organized. Pete’s easygoing nature, generosity, and sense of humor made him someone everyone loved to be around.”
A GoFundMe (gofund.me/f510be74d) has been established for Zajac’s family.
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988. For current and former law enforcement and their families, CopLine is at 800-COPLINE.
Flags in Minnesota are also currently lowered in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney and will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment.
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