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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 27, 2024

December 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #245 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Dec. 2, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 26, 2024

December 7, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY, 2023 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 26, 2024

November 26-30, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Armstrong Cou …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 25, 2024

November 14, 2024 - December 10, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 & December 3, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Ralph Waller tragically died in a horrific car crash. Corporal Paez began serving his community in 1988 as a Corrections Deputy be …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the death of State Senator Kirk Schuring:“Fran and I are saddened to learn of the death of State Senator Kirk Schuring. Kirk was a model leg …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff on Friday, November 22, 2024, on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery, the cities of Demopolis and Linden and throughout Maren …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 21, 2024

November 21, 2024 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of former Governor M. Jodi Rell, who passed away at a Florida hospital on We …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 21, 2024

November 21, 2024 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Allegheny Cou …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 19, 2024

November 19-22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of city of Napoleon Patrolman Tyler Murrey, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon all public bu …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 19, 2024

November 21, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Nov. 21, 2024, in recognition of the 3rd anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha C …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 19, 2024

November 19, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Acting Governor Way today signed Executive Order No. 371, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated legislator a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 19, 2024

November 19, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:WHEREAS: Sergeant (SGT) Charles Edwin Beaty was born in Craighead County, Arkansas, on April 14, 1924, and entered service with the U.S. Army on November …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff all day on Monday, November 18, 2024, on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery, and in the City of Mobile and throughout Mobile …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 18, 2024

November 14-18, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff starting at sunrise on Monday, November 18, in honor of 18-year-old Parks and Recreation aide, Dariel Vasquez …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 17, 2024

November 1-17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of the Village of Somerset Mayor Tom Johnson, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-st …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 17, 2024

November 17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, November 17, 2024. This is the day of the memorial service for R …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 16, 2024

November 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 16, 2024 to honor fallen MMN2 Petty Officer Second Class Elijah Hummel of Altoona. Hum …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 15, 2024

November 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #243 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 15, 2024

November 16, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On October 20, 2024, Former U.S. Congressman and Winter Haven City Commissioner Andrew Ireland passed away at the age of 94. Ireland began his career in public service when he was elected to the Winte …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 14, 2024

November 15, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Taylor County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, Nov …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 14, 2024

November 12-14, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of former Governor Daniel Evans, 98, and directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 13, 2024

November 13, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Natrona County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, November 13 in honor and memory of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 13, 2024

November 13, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown on Wednesday, November 13 for Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn’s memorial service. “I am deeply saddened by …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 08, 2024

November 11, 2024 - Full Staff - United States

On Veterans Day we honor all people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces by flying the flag at full-staff. Veterans Day should not be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembran …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 08, 2024

November 9, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff starting at sunrise on Saturday, November 9 in honor of New York State Thruway Authority employee Stephen C. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 07, 2024

November 7-8, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff beginning at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7 through sundown, Friday, November 8, 2024, on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomer …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 07, 2024

November 8, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #242 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former Wi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 07, 2024

November 8, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Acting Governor Way has issued Executive Order No. 370, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, age …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 07, 2024

November 8, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Nov. 8, in honor of a game warden recruit who died during training …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 07, 2024

November 7, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags in Fulton County to half-staff November 7, 2024 to honor Bernard "Bernie" Marcus who co-founded Home Depot. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 06, 2024

November 7, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the deaths of LCDR Lyndsay Evans, 31, and Lt. Serena Wileman, 31, and directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 06, 2024

November 6, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sheridan County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, November 6 in honor and memory of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 05, 2024

November 1-5, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of the Village of Dresden Mayor Greg Morrison, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine orders that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 04, 2024

November 5, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This is for former State Senator Ida G. Ruben, who …

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