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

June 30, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday, June 30, 2024, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives prote …

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

June 29, 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 from sunrise until sun …

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

June 28, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Fri …

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

June 27, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, June 27 to honor and remember former state Senator George McManu …

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

June 26-27, 2024 & Interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #231 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset on Thurs., June 27, 2024, in h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2024

June 28, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, acting under the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Arkansas, do hereby order that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be f …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2024

June 24, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags on State Buildings to half-staff June 24, 2024 to honor former Representative John Eddie Guinn.

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

June 22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 22 in honor of Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Ranger R …

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

June 24, 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 Sweetwater County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, June 24 in honor and memory of Fred …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2024

June 1-22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. A separate notification will be sent regarding the raising of the Maryland Flag. T …

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

June 20, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, June 20, 2024 in honor of Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So, who was kil …

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

June 19, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local …

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

June 17-18, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

Govenor Abbott is allowing U.S. & Texas flags to be displayed at half-staff in Van Zandt County June 17-18, 2024 to honor Van Zandt County Precinct 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr.Individuals, bu …

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

June 15, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious:“Jennifer and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and en …

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

June 17, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, June 17th, in honor of former Legislator Ann Spohnholz who passed June 9th. …

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

June 17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Holcomb has ordered U.S. & Indiana flags in LaPorte County to half-staff June 17, 2024 to honor volunteer firefighter Ken Caldwell.

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

June 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 Randolph and Pocahontas counties to be displayed at half-staff from midnight …

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

June 14, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered flags on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex, in Fayette County, and in the City of Greenville to half-staff June 15, 2024 to honor former State Representative William Edge …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 12, 2024

June 12, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Eight years ago, on June 12, 2016, a shooter claiming alliance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant committed a horrific act of terrorism against the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities at Pulse Nig …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2024

June 19-20, 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 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2024

May 31, 2024 - June 11, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota starting sunrise on Friday, May 31, 2024, to honor Minneapolis …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2024

June 4-11, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until sundown o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2024

June 14, 2024 - Full-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2024For people across America, our flag is a reminder of our Nation’s founding principle. It stands for the sacred idea that we are all created equa …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2024

June 8, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in honor of Gila River Police Officer Joshua Briese, who was …

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

June 7, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Friday, June 7, 2024, to honor former State Representative and Wilmington City Councilman Joseph …

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

80th Anniversary of D-Day - June 6, 2024

Images Courtesy of The National WWII Museum.June 6, 1944, marks one of the most significant dates in modern history: D-Day. This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of this pivotal event. O …

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

June 6, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of flags to half staff to honor the life and service of former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Eismann, who died Tuesday at the age of 77.State of I …

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

May 30, 2024 - June 5, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff effective immediately in honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Aaron …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 03, 2024

June 3, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Monday, June 3, 2024, to honor former Speaker of the House and President of Delaware Technical Co …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2024

June 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has directed the United States flag and the Arkansas State flag to fly at half-staff in memory of the ten Arkansans who tragically lost their lives as a result of the s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2024

June 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset, Sunday, June 2, 2024, for Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 01, 2024

June 1, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, June 1, 2024. This is for former State Delegate Doyle Niemann, who passed a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 359, 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, agencie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2024

May 31, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America, and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Vermont

Governor Scott ordered U.S. & Vermont flags to half-staff May 30, 2024 to honor Senator Dick Mazza.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 28, 2024

May 20-30, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

“Fran and I were saddened to learn of the death of our friend Major General Richard C. Alexander.“I first got to know General Alexander in 1991 when I served as Lieutenant Governor and General Alexand …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 24, 2024

May 27, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom. We recommit to keeping our sacred obligation to their survivors, families, and caregivers …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, in honor of former state legislator Janice Nicolay. Sh …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in honor of Matthew Dickerson, an employee of the Iowa Department of Tra …

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

May 24, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be flown at half-staff in the City of Columbus, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Friday, May 24, 2024, in hono …

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

May 22, 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 Roane County to be displayed at half-staff from midnight until sunset on Wed …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 20, 2024

May 22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in honor …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 20, 2024

May 21, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on State buildings to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on May 21 in honor of Staff Sergeant Benedicto Albizu Jr., a retired member of the New York State Pol …

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

May 13-18, 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 May 13 through interment in honor of New York State Thruway Authority employee Vincent …

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

May 18, 2024 - POW/MIA Flag Alert - Virginia

This is an order to display the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia at full staff on public buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2024. Pur …

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

May 17, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 17, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in recognition of the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Ceremony.The 32 …

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

May 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Governor Grisham ordered U.S. and New Mexico flags to half-staff May 16, 2024 to honor Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde.Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement followi …

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

May 22-24, 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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