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

January 9-10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Actare to fly the flags at half-staff in …

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

January 5-10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

Last week, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities imm …

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

January 9, 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 Monday, January 9, 2023, in honor of E. DeWitt McCraw and in recognition of his extr …

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

January 5, 2023 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff in honor of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams (D-Middletown), who was …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 04, 2023

January 5, 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, January 5, 2023, in honor of Joe E. Taylor, Jr. and in recognition of his …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 03, 2023

January 4, 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 Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in honor of Frederick “Fred” B. Cavanaugh, J …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 03, 2023

January 3-4, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in honor of former North Carolina House of Repre …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 03, 2023

January 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Rhode Island

Upon learning of the passing of former Governor Lincoln Almond, Governor McKee released the following statement:"Susan and I are saddened to learn of the passing of former Rhode Island Governor Lincol …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 03, 2023

December 26, 2022 - January 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of North Haven Firefighter Matthias Wirtz, who died in the line of duty this …

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

January 3, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

The 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 flags at half-staff in …

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

December 31 , 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Saturday, December 24, 2022, Corporal Ray Hamilton passed away from critical injuries sustained in the line of duty when responding to a domestic violence incident. He served the community as a De …

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

December 29, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Motor Deputy Isaiah Albert Cordero:“Jennifer and I extend our deepest sympathies to Deputy …

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

December 29, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered onThursday, December 29, 2022,to honor the many years of public service of former Elsmere Town Manager, Elsmere Chief of Police, and past pr …

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

December 20-28, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the United States flag and the Arkansas State flag to fly at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Detective Paul Newell of the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Fl …

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

December 23, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Friday, December 23 in honor and memory of Bruce Lang, a volunteer firefighter and Traini …

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

December 19-22, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff on December 19, 2022 through interment, to honor Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, Clyde Reese. …

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

December 16-22, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine ordered U.S. and Ohio flags in Wyandot County to half-staff December 16, 2022 through interment (unknown) to honor Wyandot County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel J. Kin. …

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

December 22, 2022 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

Governor Youngkin ordered U.S. & Virginia flags to half-staff December 22, 2022 to honor Brodnax County Police Chief Joseph Edward Carey, Sr. …

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

December 22, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #180 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in honor of Aundre Cross, a U.S. Po …

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

December 21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, in honor of fallen firefighter Mark Fowl. Mark was a veteran …

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

December 20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags to half-staff December 20, 2022 to honor Michael Charles "Mike" Leech. …

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

December 8-17, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf today ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff at the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and all commonwealth facilities statewide in honor of three firefighters who have died in …

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

December 17-19, 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 December 17-19, 2022 to honor Sgt. Donald Scoby of the Stuttgart Police Depart …

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

December 16-17, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Saturday, December 17 in honor of Cumberland County Sheriff Deputy Oscar Yov …

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

December 17, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Dunklin County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehous …

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

December 13-14, 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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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 13, 2022

December 14, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in remembrance of the t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 12, 2022

December 12-19, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker today signed a proclamation ordering all flags at State of Illinois facilities be flown at half-staff until sundown on Monday, December 19, in honor and remembrance of State Sen …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Dec 12, 2022

December 12-18, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Hawaii

Gov. Josh Green, M.D. has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻ …

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

December 9, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff today, Dec. 9, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who was killed in the Korean War but whose remains were only identifie …

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

December 8-9, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Friday, December 9 in honor of Warren County Sheriff Deputy Jose Angel Deleo …

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

December 7, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY, 2022On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of the 2,403 service members and civilians whose lives were cut short on that tragic Decem …

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

December 6, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On December 6, 2019, a horrific act of terrorism was committed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, taking the lives of three U.S. Navy sailors and injuring other heroic victims. As a mark of respect for t …

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

December 6, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Bellevue Police Officer Jordan Jackson, 34, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to …

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

December 3-4, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Sunday, December 4, in honor of former Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe, who …

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

December 2-5, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in York County to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Chief Troy Dettinger of the Uni …

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

December 8-10, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff from December 8 to 10 in mourning for Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamu …

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

December 3, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 3rd, in honor of former Mayor of Valdez and Wasilla Bert Cottle, …

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

December 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Boone and Hamilton Counties to honor the life of former state representative Steven “Steve” Braun.Flags should be flown at half …

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

November 29-30, 2022 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

Governor Youngkin ordered U.S. & Virginia flags to half-staff November 29-30, 2022 in honor of Congressman Donald McEachin. …

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

November 29, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

We have received emails from multiple Governors stating that President Biden ordered flags to half-staff Today, November 29, 2022 in Honor of Representative Donald McEachin. McEachin served as t …

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

November 30, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer orders U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan tomorrow, …

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

November 22-30, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear today announced the death of former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown Jr. The 55th Governor of the commonwealth, Brown served from 1979 to 1983. He was 88 years old.“I am sad to shar …

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

November 16-27, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff in November 16, 2022 through interment (November 27, 2022) to honor Speaker David Ralston. …

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

November 23-27, 2022 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

Governor Youngkin ordered U.S. & Virginia flags to half-staff November 23-27, 2022 in in respect and memory of the victims of the Chesapeake shooting, their families, and the entire Chesapeak …

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

November 20-26, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine ordered U.S. and Ohio flags in Cuyahoga County to half-staff November 20, 2022 through interment (November 26, 2022) to honor Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick. …

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

November 21-26, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise tomorrow morning until sunset on November 26, 2022, to honor and remember the victims of the hor …

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

November 21, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Hochul today announced that flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff starting today in honor of the victims of the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Spri …

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