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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 26, 2022

May 24-28, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - United States

A Proclamation Honoring The Victims Of The Tragedy In Uvalde, TexasAs a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 24, 2022, by a gunman at Robb Elementary Sc …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 26, 2022

May 27, 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 Friday, May 27, in honor of Jessamine County Sheriff Kevin Corman, who died Sunday, …

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

May 28, 2022 - 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 Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor of the passing of John "Joe" Reedy, a former st …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2022

May 25, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy ordered U.S. flags and Alaska state flags to fly at half-staff on May 25, 2022, from sunrise till sunset in honor of former legislator Glenn Hackney.

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

May 21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Harrison County to honor the life and sacrifice of Jacob Tyler McClanahan of Corydon, Indiana. Jacob McClanahan was a volunteer …

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

May 17-21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

In honor of former Pennsylvania State Senator Jim Ferlo, who has passed away, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds fly at half-s …

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

May 21, 2022 - POW-MIA Flag Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the POW/MIA flag be flown with the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia flags and be flown on all …

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

May 23, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the passing of former Alaska Senator Arliss Sturgulewski, who passed away this morning.“My family sends our condolences to the family o …

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

May 20, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 20, 2022 from sunrise to sunset in recognition of the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Ceremony.The 30 …

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

May 20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Friday, May 20, 2022. This is the day of interment for former State Senator and …

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

May 21, 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 Saturday, May 21, in honor of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy who …

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

May 21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, May 21, in honor of former North Carolina Hous …

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

May 20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 20 2022, in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Marion County to honor the life and sacrifice of Richard C. “Hank” Potter of Indianapolis. Hank Potter served as the Engineer o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from now until sunset tonight in honor and remembrance of Gerry Frank, who died March 13, 2022. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 18, 2022

May 19, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags on the State Capitol building and grounds and throughout Rockdale County to half-staff May 9, 2022 in honor of Deputy Walter D. Jenkins Jr. …

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

May 18, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in honor of the individuals who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2022

May 12-16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Remembering the 1,000,000 Americans Lost to COVID-⁠19Today, we mark a tragic milestone: one million American lives lost to COVID-19. One million empty chairs around the dinner tabl …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2022

May 15, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2022 For generations, courageous men and women of our Nation’s law enforcement community have dedicated their lives to protecting us …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2022

May 14, 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 Saturday, May 14, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who was killed in the Korean War bu …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2022

May 14, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday,May 14, 2022 to honor fallen Navy Seaman 1st Class David F. Tidball who was killed at Pearl H …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2022

May 14, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #162 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 14, 2022, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.  …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 13, 2022 to honor fallen Navy Storekeeper 3rd Class Harry E. Nichols, who was killed at Pearl …

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

May 12, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Doug Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring May 11-17 as Police Week in North Dakota and Thursday, May 12, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor has directed government agencies to fly …

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

May 10, 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 Braxton County be displayed a …

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

May 9, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags on the State Capitol building and grounds and throughout Lowndes County to half-staff May 9, 2022 in honor of the Honorable H. Arthur "Mac" McLane. …

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

May 6-7, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, May 7, 2022.The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all p …

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

May 6, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Edwards is allowing U.S. & Louisiana Flags to be lowered to half-staff within the Parish of East Baton Rouge May 6, 2022 to honor East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputy Cpl. Nick Tullie …

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

May 6, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 6, 2022, in honor of longtime Conejos County Fire Board member and …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2022

May 6, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 6 for the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony.  This year, two fallen officers …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2022

May 6, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Friday, May 6, 2022 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Friday, May 6, 2022 for Fallen Heroes Day. This day …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2022

May 6, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags statewide to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 6, 2022, in conjunction with the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 05, 2022

May 5, 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 May 04, 2022

May 4, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life, legacy, and selfless …

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

May 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Monday, May 2 in honor of Spc. Luis Herrera, the 23-year-old …

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

May 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Monday, May 2, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day.“Arizona’s peace offic …

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

April 25-30, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

The Texas flag is at half-staff statewide today.Texas National Guard Specialist Bishop Evans, a field artilleryman assigned to A Battery, 4-133 Field Artillery Regiment, from Arlington, Texas, died wh …

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

April 29-30, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered U.S. & Alabama flags to half-staff April 29-30, 2022 to honor state Rep. Steve McMillan. …

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

April 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 Friday, April 29, in honor of a Kentucky Marine who died while on active duty. Chief …

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

April 28, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor McMaster flags lowered to half-staff April 28, 2022 in honor of Officer Roy Andrew Barr of the Cayce Police Department. …

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

April 27-28, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement on the passing of State Senator Rich Pahls of Omaha. “Senator Pahls was a dedicated public servant and a great man. He was committed to improving hi …

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

April 23, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on April 23 in honor and remembrance of U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse, w …

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

April 23, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in honor of Congressman Brad Ashford, of Omaha, who passed away earli …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2022

April 21, 2022 - 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 Laramie County from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in honor and memory o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2022

April 19-23, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order # 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the Pottawatomie and Riley counties effective immediately to sunset, April 23, 2 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2022

April 19, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in honor of the ultimate sacri …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 18, 2022

April 15-20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

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

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

April 16, 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 be flown at half-staff on all state and local …

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