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

July 18-22, 2023 - 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 effective immediately until sunset on July 22, 2023, in hon …

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

July 18-22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies across the state to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and bu …

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

July 20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 20th, in honor of former Legislator Charles Bussell, who passed away in …

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

July 18, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Vermont

Governor Scott ordered U.S. & Vermont flags to half-staff July 18, 2023 to honor Rutland City police officer Jessica Ebbighausen. …

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

July 16, 2023 - July 26, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Philadelphia County to fly at h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 14, 2023

July 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Marion County in honor and remembrance of Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John A. Durm. Deputy Durm was killed in the line of du …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 13, 2023

July 13, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On July 6, 2023, former Second Judicial Circuit Judge James “Jimmy” Hankinson passed away at the age of 70. Judge Hankinson served his community as a judge for 18 years, and as a lawyer for more than …

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

July 14-15, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and in Weakley County, shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise on July 14 until sunset on July 15, in memory of former Senator Roy Herron of …

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

July 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in tribute to the memory of Charlie L. Daniels and as an expression of public sorrow, has hereby directed that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 10, 2023

June 28, 2023 - July 10, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Monday, July 10, 2023. Flags have been flying at h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 10, 2023

July 10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I am directing flags to be lowered to half-staff today Monday, July 10 to honor Officer Carlos Edward Jamal Taylor. Officer Taylor passed away after a six-year battle with a serious injury which occur …

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

July 10, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Perry County in honor and remembrance of Tell City Police Sgt. Heather J. Glenn who was killed in the line of duty.Flags should …

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

July 10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags in Crisp County to half-staff in July 10, 2022 to honor Deputy Tyee Browne of the Crisp County Sheriff's Office.

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

July 8, 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 Saturday, July 8, 2023, in honor of Curtis B. Inabinett, Sr. and in recognition of h …

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

July 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 334, 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 Jul 06, 2023

July 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Holcomb ordered U.S. & Indiana flags to half-staff July 7, 2023 to honor Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith. All businesses and residents are encouraged to participate.

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

June 28, 2023 - July 6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

The United States Flag and Maryland Flag shall be raised to full-staff at sunset tomorrow, Thursday, July 6, 2023, the day of interment for Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach of the Naval District Wash …

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

July 5-6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to half-staff at all State government buildings and facilities on July 5 and July 6 in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kory Wade, who passed away foll …

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

June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 30, 2023, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives …

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

July 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of South Richland Fire Chief Hal Matthew "Matt" Hanenkrath, I hereby proclaim, by the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Ohio by the Ohio Consti …

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

June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 30, 2023, in honor of Private First Class Clinton …

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

June 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered United States and Missouri flags be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Franklin County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, an …

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

June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in tribute to the memory of Robin French Wynne and as an expression of public sorrow, has hereby directed that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be …

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

June 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, June 28 in honor of former Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch."Dick Ravitch was a formidable f …

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

June 18-27, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately in honor …

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

June 26, 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 loca …

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

June 24, 2023 - 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, Saturday, June 24, 2023. This is the day of interment for former State Senator Norm …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 22, 2023

June 23, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Warren Randolph McGraw, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and We …

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

June 21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 334, 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 Jun 19, 2023

June 16-21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 to honor the l …

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

June 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 16, 2023, to honor fallen Army Cpl. Delbert White of Ottumwa, Iowa. White died as a prison …

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

June 15-20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

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

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 14, 2023

June 15-16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on June 15 and 16 in honor of fallen Captain Christopher J. Garrow."Captain Christopher J. Garrow was a fearl …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 13, 2023

June 15, 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 Thursday, June 15, 2023, in tribute to Specialist Jayson Reed Haven of the South Car …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 13, 2023

June 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Newton and Jasper counties on Wednesday, June 14, in honor of Ron Richard …

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

June 12, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Seven 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 08, 2023

June 9, 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 Friday, June 9, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exerci …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 08, 2023

June 8, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags in to half-staff June 8, 2023 to honor Madison police officer Horren Randall "Randy" Tyler. …

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

June 8-10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags at the State Capitol will be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Thursday, June 8 until sunset on Saturday, June 10 in memory of State Representative Carson W. “Bill” …

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

June 9, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 331, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, June 9, 2023 in honor of the Honorable Lisa Payne Thornton. Judge Thornton …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 06, 2023

June 7, 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 Wednesday, June 7, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exercise. …

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

June 6, 2023 - 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, June 6, 2023. This is the day of interment for former Secretary of S …

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

June 4, 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, Sunday, June 4, 2023, for Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day hono …

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

June 3, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Senator William “Billy” Wayne Bailey, Jr., Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2023

June 1, 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 Thursday, June 1, in honor of a Scott County Deputy Sheriff who died in the line of dut …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that all flags on state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in tribute to Firefighter James Michael Muller of the Irmo Fire …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2023

May 22, 2023 - June 24, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Huckabee-Sanders ordered U.S. & Arkansas flags to half-staff immediately through interment to honor former Congressman Marion Berry.A memorial worship service will be held for Marion …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2023

May 31, 2023 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

Governor's Order for the Commonwealth of 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 Vir …

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