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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 02, 2022

July 2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 02, 2022

July 1-2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset, July 2, in honor and remembrance of Hershel W. “Woody” Williams. Williams was the last …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 01, 2022

July 1-2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

Notice to Proceed MemoThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 30, 2022

July 1, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Hawaii

As a mark of respect for the late Richard “Dickie” Sung Hong Wong, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaiʻi be flown at half-staff at all state offices and a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 30, 2022

July 1, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and United States flags fly at half-staff between sunrise and sunset Friday, July 1, 2022, in honor of former Senator Dennis Egan.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2022

July 1, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered a half staff at all state buildings today in honor of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Richard Lopez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday, June 28.S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2022

June 30, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 30, 2022, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives p …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 27, 2022

June 29, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in honor of Linn Cou …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 27, 2022

June 24-28, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff from June 24-28, 2022 for Perry County corrections officer Jeremiah Story. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered U.S. & Alabama flags to half-staff June 27, 2022 to honor Chambers Couty Deputy Sheriff J'Mar Abel. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2022

June 26, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that all flags on state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in tribute to Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge of the Spa …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2022

June 20-24 & 27, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Philadelphia County to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Philadelphia Fire Depar …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2022

June 24, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered all state flags be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, June 24, 2022, in honor of Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney, who passed away yesterday. The Governor issued the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 22, 2022

June 26, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff in Lowndes County June 26, 2022 in honor of the Honorable Joseph "Sonny" Vickers of Valdosta, Georgia.  …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 21, 2022

June 22, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to honor fallen Army Cpl. Kenneth Ford of Albia, Iowa. Ford was reported mis …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2022

June 13-21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will return to Full-StaffThe United States FlagandMaryland Flag shall be raised to full-staff at sunset on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the day of in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2022

June 17-20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Navajo Nation

On Thursday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation ordering all flags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff to honor the memory and service …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2022

June 20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Today, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2022

June 19-20, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

Honoring Juneteenth National Freedom DayUnited States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise Sunday, June 19, 2022 until Sunset Monday, June 20, 2022.The Department of Central Management Servic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2022

June 18, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Saturday, June 18, from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 16, 2022

June 17, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and the Hamilton County State office buildings can be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 17, 2022 in honor of Lieutenant …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves order U.S. & Mississippi flags to half-staff June 16, 2022 to honor Meridian police officer Kennis Winston Croom.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 15, 2022

June 15, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. and Florida flags to half-staff June 15, 2022 in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida.On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Officer Christopher Fariello was killed at the age …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 14, 2022

June 13-16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in mourning for Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland of Valencia County, who was killed in a helicopter crash while conducting a t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2022

June 10-13, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, June 13 in honor and memory of U.S. Marine Seth Rasmuson …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2022

June 12, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. and Florida flags to half-staff June 12, 2022 in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2022

June 10-12, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise Friday, June 10, 2022, until sunset Sunday, June 12, 2022, in honor of Ge …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2022

June 10, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte today ordered flags flown over state buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 10, 2022, to honor the life and service of Senator Mark S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 10, 2022

June 12, 2022 - 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 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 09, 2022

June 11, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, June 11, 2022. This is the day of interment for former State Se …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 08, 2022

June 8, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff May 9, 2022 in honor of Former First Lady of Georgia, Betty Foy Sanders. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 07, 2022

June 8, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

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

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 06, 2022

June 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

While we are unable to locate an interment date. The Pennsylvania State website says flags show be at full-staff.In honor of former Pennsylvania State Representative Peter J. Daley II, who recently pa …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 06, 2022

June 6, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, June 6, in honor of White Mountain Apache Police Officer Adrian Lopez. Offi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 03, 2022

June 5, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Sunday, June 5, 2022 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Sunday, June 5, 2022 for Fire and …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 03, 2022

June 3, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Maintenance Worker Quanda McGadney:“Jennifer and I were saddened to …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2022

June 2-5, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt today directed all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff through sundown Sunday, June 5, 2022, in memory of the four innocent victims who were ki …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2022

June 3, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2022

June 3, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2022

June 2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles Police Department Officer II Houston Ryan Tipping:“Jennifer and I are terribly saddened to learn of the tr …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 01, 2022

June 1, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On May 20, 2022, Former Representative Betty Reed passed away at the age of 81. She represented Districts 59 and 61 in the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 until 2014. During her time in the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2022

June 1, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in honor of Richard Johnson, who served as State Auditor from 1979 to 2003 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, to honor Larry Spencer of West Des Moines, a former prisoner of war in North Vi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022 - 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 flags be flown at half-staff on all state …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 28, 2022

May 30, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - United States

On Memorial Day the American flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. All subordinate flags will fly below the level of the American flag.A Proclama …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 28, 2022

May 16-28, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on May 16 in honor of the victims of the horrific shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo. Flags should be lo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 28, 2022

May 24-28, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

Pursuant to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code, I direct the Texas flag be immediately lowered to half-staff statewide on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in memory of those who lost their lives in a s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 27, 2022

May 29, 2022 - 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 Sunday, May 29, in honor of a Floyd County volunteer firefighter.Firefighter Phillip …

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