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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 03, 2021

November 3, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

– Today, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff throughout the state from sunup Wednesday, November 3, to sundown Sunday, November 7, in honor of former 3rd District Kansas Congres …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 03, 2021

November 3, 2021 - 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 Wood County be displayed at half-staff, from daw …

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

November 2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor’s Flag Order for the State Capitol in RichmondThis 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 …

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

November 1-2, 2021 - 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 h …

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

November 1, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on November 1, 2021 in honor of Butler C …

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

November 1-2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the service and memory of U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Dan Edward R …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 29, 2021

October 30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings statewide on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Hospital Corp …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 29, 2021

October 28-31, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory of Mandeville Assistant Fire Chief Lucas Stephenson.Lucas …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 29, 2021

October 28, 2021-November 27, 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 and all local, state, and federal buildings and grounds in respect and memory of form …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 29, 2021

October 27-29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory of Representative Carolyn Pollan and Senator Bobby Glover …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 28, 2021

October 30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #138 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 30, 2021, in honor of volunteer firefighter Gary …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 28, 2021

October 28-31, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu ordered U.S. & New Hampshire flags to half-staff October 28-31, 2021 in honor of Staff Sergeant Jesse Sherrill of the New Hampshire State Police. …

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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 22, 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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