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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 26, 2023

May 27, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Governor Evers has ordered the lowering of all U.S. and Wisconsin State flags on Saturday, May 27, 2023, as a mark of respect for Navy Seaman Second Class David Joseph Riley. Flags will remain lowered …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2023

May 24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff tomorrow and issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 11:30 AM CT in memory of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2023

May 22-25, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Hawai'i

Governor Josh Green, M.D. has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as the Ha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2023

May 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Biden will order all flags to half-staff from Sunrise until Noon on Monday, May 29, 2023 in honor of Memorial Day. The Official Proclamation on Prayer for Peace:"On Memorial Day, we hon …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 2023

May 20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags in Hinds County to half-staff May 19, 2023 to honor Hinds County Judge Larita Cooper-Stokes. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 16, 2023

May 18, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 330, 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, agencies, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris:“Jennifer and I join Riverside County in mourning the tragic loss of De …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 12, 2023

May 15, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week,2023     Every day when law enforcement officers pin on their badges, they make an extraordinary commitment to the American …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 12, 2023

May 11-17, 2023 - 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 May 12, 2023

May 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #200 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 14, 2023, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 12, 2023

May 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff and announced that State landmarks will be lit orange on Sunday, May 14 in remembrance of those who lost their l …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 12, 2023

May 13, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Noem ordered U.S. & South Dakota flags to half-staff at the State Capitol May 13, 2023 to honor former State Representative Jerome B. Lammers.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 11, 2023

May 12, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 329, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 09, 2023

May 12, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 07, 2023

May 7-11, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2023

May 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Biden will order all flags to half-staff May 7, 2023 to honor and remember the 79 firefighters who died in 2022. His official proclamation will be here as soon as it is avilable.On Sunday, M …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2023

May 5-6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Saturday, May 6, in honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jackson Forring …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2023

May 5, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 5 for the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony.This year, two fallen officers will be ho …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2023

May 6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #196 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 6, 2023, in honor of Army Air Forces First Lieu …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 04, 2023

May 5, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset, Friday, May 5, 2023, for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, fire …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 04, 2023

May 5, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in LaGrange County in honor and remembrance of former State Senator Robert L. Meeks, who passed away on Wednesday, April 26. Meeks …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 04, 2023

May 4-5, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on May 4 and 5 in honor of fallen retired Senior Investigator Nicholas A. Georgeadis."The State of New York l …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2023

May 3, 2023 - 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 Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in honor of former State Representative Marie C. Ingalls. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 02, 2023

May 2, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 328, 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, agencies, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 01, 2023

May 1, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 1, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day."Today, we honor and mourn t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 29, 2023

April 28-29, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff immediately Friday, April 28th, to sunset on Saturday, April 29th, in honor of the service members who lost t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 28, 2023

April 29, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, County Commissioner Nancy Detert passed away at the age of 78. Detert had a long career in public service, serving in several capacities over a span of 35 years. She serve …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 28, 2023

April 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Noble County in honor of Ligonier Mayor Patricia “Patty” Fisel.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 27, 2023

April 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset, Saturday, April 29, 2023. This is the day of interment for former Speaker of the Ho …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 26, 2023

April 25-26, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Governor Grisham ordered U.S. & New Mexico flags to half-staff April 25-26, 2023 to honor former State Representative Candelaria "Kandy" Cordova.  …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 26, 2023

April 25, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine gave permission for U.S. & Ohio flags to fly half-staff in the City of Madeira April 25, 2023 to honor Madeira Elementary School Principal Chris Flanagan. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 25, 2023

April 27, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte has ordered all flags in the State of Montana be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, April 27, 2023, the day of interment, to honor the memory of Montana’s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 24, 2023

April 24-26, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Wednesday, April 26, in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Zygarowski who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 21, 2023

April 23, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

In accordance with Executive Order #187, the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in honor of former Gov …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 21, 2023

April 22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor McMaster ordered flags atop the State Capitol to fly half-staff April 22, 2023 to honor Revolutionary War soldiers being reburied with full honors in Camden. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 20, 2023

April 21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, April 21, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training e …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2023

April 22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance of De …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2023

April 19-20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on April 19 and 20 in honor of fallen Retired Investigator Patrick J. Hogan."We lost a true hero and public s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2023

April 20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in LaPorte and Porter Counties in honor of Michael Keel of Valparaiso. Keel tragically lost his life from injuries sustained while …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2023

April 19, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Stitt ordered U.S. & Oklahoma flags to half-staff on all state building April 19, 2023 to honor the anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 18, 2023

April 19, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Fayette County be displayed at half-staff, from …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2023

April 18, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in honor of two Fort Campbell soldiers who died in a traini …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2023

April 16-17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset April 17 to honor Nyssa Police Department Reserve Officer Joseph Johnson.Today, Governo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2023

April 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 17, 2023, in honor of two Fort Campbell soldiers who died in a training e …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2023

April 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Parson ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of Missouri be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in the State of Missouri on Monday, April 17, from sunrise …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 16, 2023

April 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in honor of Archibald Hardy, III and in recognition of his e …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 15, 2023

April 16, 2023 - 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 Apr 14, 2023

April 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, April 16, 2023. This is in honor of former State Delegate Marilyn Rubin Goldwa …

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