Why are Flags at Half-Staff Today Blog

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 27, 2021

November 11, 2021 - Full Staff - United States

On Veterans Day we honor all people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces by flying the flag at full-staff. Veterans Day should not be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembran …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 27, 2021

October 27-31, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

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

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 26, 2021

October 28, 2021 - 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 Oct 26, 2021

October 27, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings statewide on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Missour …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2021

October 27, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

 Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, October 27, from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Iowa State Patrol Trooper Ted Benda. Benda died as a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2021

October 26, 2021 - 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 Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in honor of Yuma Fire Department Firefighter Darcy …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 23, 2021

CANCELED - October 23, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Funeral services have been rescheduled due to unexpected circumstances. As such, Executive Order #138 will not take effect tomorrow. A corrected order providing guidance on the display of flags in his …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2021

October 23, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, October 23, 2021, for the interment of La Paz County Sgt. Michael D. Rudd, who passed …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2021

October 23, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming State Flags be flown at half staff statewide on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in honor of the service of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2021

October 23, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, October 23, 2021 to honor the life and service …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2021

October 18-22, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

Proclamation on the Death of General Colin Powell     General Colin Powell was a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity. The son of immigrants, born in New York City, raised in Harlem …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 19, 2021

October 20-22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Montana

Governor Gianforte ordered U.S. & Montana flags to half-staff October 20-22, 2021 in honor of Blackfeet Tribal Chief Earl Old Person. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 19, 2021

October 19, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered U.S. & Arizona flags at all state buildings to half-staff October 19, 2021, for the interment of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan M. Ruiz. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 19, 2021

October 19, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 269, 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 a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 18, 2021

October 18, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former Senate President Clem Tillion who passed away this week.“The First La …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 18, 2021

October 18, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties, from sunrise today and through sunset to honor the life of Natalie Meyer, former Colorado Secretary …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2021

October 16, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on the National Peace Officers’ Memorial ServiceIn honor of the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service being held in Washington, D.C., to remember and pay respect to law enforcement …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2021

October 16, 2021 - 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 Ohio County be displayed at h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2021

October 16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey has ordered U.S. & Alabama flags in Camden to half-staff on October 16, 2021 in honor of Camden Police Chief Lorenza "Tyrone" Dale. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2021

October 16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their sympathies today to the family and friends of former Alaska Representative Jeannette James who passed away this week.In 1998, Ja …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2021

October 15, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 268, 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, a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 14, 2021

October 15, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #137 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Oct. 15, 2021, in honor of Navy Seaman 2nd Class …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 14, 2021

October 14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered Alaska state flags to fly at half-staff sunrise to sunset Thursday, October 14, 2021, in honor of former State Legislator Bill Hudson.Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Fi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 13, 2021

October 14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Thursday, October 14 to honor the life and service of Army Sgt. William E. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 13, 2021

October 13, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

This morning Governor J. Kevin Stitt signed EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-22, directing the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. unti …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 12, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, October 12, 2021, to honor Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan M. Ruiz, who was attack …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 12, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Elwood firefighter Mark B. Gillam. Flags should be flown at half-staff in Madison and Tipton counties from s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in honor of U.S. Army F …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2021

October 12, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and within Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s district to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to honor the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 11, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former State Representative Anthony Vaska who passed away yesterday e …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

By order of the Governor of the State of Missouri, U.S. and Missouri flags should be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Linn County on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from sunrise to sunset …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #135 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the Firefighters of Wisconsin wh …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2021

October 9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol in respect and memory of former Virginia Senator Robert L. Calhoun.I hereby order tha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2021

October 7-9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday, October 7, until sunset October 9, 2021 in honor of NC …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2021

October 8, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Friday, October 8, 2021, for the interment of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Group …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2021

October 8, 2021 - 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 Park County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 8, 2021 in honor and memory of Al …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2021

October 6, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset tomorrow, October 6, 2021, to honor Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Group Supervisor Michae …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Detective Eric T. Gunderson, 37, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facili …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 - 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 Natrona County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 4, 2021 in honor and memory of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 - 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 Oct 03, 2021

October 3, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week, 2021During Fire Prevention Week, we honor our brave firefighters and first responders who risk their lives to protect us every day and reaffirm the importance o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Deputy Joshua Moyers passed from critical injuries obtained in the line of duty on September 24, 2021. He served the community as Sheriff’s Office Explorer from 2011 to …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2021

October 2, 2021 - 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, October 2, 2021, in honor of Jimmy C. Bales and in recognition …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered flags of the U.S. and Nevada be flown at half-staff on October 2, 2021 in honor of Robert T. Herbert. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2021

October 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor Carney and Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long join family, friends and Delawareans across our state in paying tribute to the extraordinary life and service of Second Lieutenant George M. Johnson. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2021

September 24, 2021 - October 1, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

Governor Lee ordered all U.S. & Tennessee flags to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State office buildings From September 24, 2021 - October 1, 2021 in honor of Justice Cornelia A. Cl …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2021

October 1, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered flags of the U.S. and Nevada be flown at half-staff on October 1, 2021 in honor of the Victims of the 1 October Tragedy. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 30, 2021

September 30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered flags of the U.S. and Nevada be flown at half-staff at state public buildings and grounds on September 30, 2021 in honor of former Rep. James H. Bilbray.  …

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