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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 17, 2021

November 18, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, November 18, 2021, to honor retired Mesa Fire and Medical Department Captain Trevor M …

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

November 15, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #140 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 15, 2021, in honor of Lt. Col. John A …

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

November 15, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags in Jackson County to half-staff on November 15, 2021 in honor of Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy Lena Nicole Marshall. …

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

November 13-14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex on Saturday, November 13 to honor the life and service of former U.S. Representative B …

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

November 13, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, November 13, 2021, to honor Tucson sector U.S. Border Patrol Agent Anibal "Tony" A. P …

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

October 31, 2021 - November 13, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Noem has ordered flags be flown at half-staff October 31, 2021 through interment (November 13, 2021) in honor of Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar.

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

November 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Holcomb ordered flags to half-staff November 12, 2021 at the Indiana Statehouse and in Marion County to honor Indianapolis Fire Department firefighter Gerald Brooks.Gov. Holcomb also asks bus …

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

November 11, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Hawaii

Governor Ige ordered flags to half-staff on November 11, 2021 to honor Republican leader John Carroll.

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

November 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, November 12, 2021, to honor Maricopa County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Chad Brackman who died …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 10, 2021

November 12, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff on November 12, 2021 in honor of former state Senator Ross Tolleson. …

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

November 10, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

 Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in honor and remembrance of former Congressman Neal Smith. He passed aw …

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

November 9, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

 Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Nohema Graber, a Fairfield high school teacher who …

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

November 8, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #139 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon, Nov. 8, 2021, in honor of Navy Hospital Apprentic …

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

November 9, 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 statewide be displayed at half-staff, from dawn to …

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

November 5-9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Texas (Kleberg County)

Governor Abbott has allowed U.S. & Texas flags in Kleberg County to fly at half-staff November 5, 2021 through interment (unknown) in honor of Kingsville Senior Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys, Jr.. …

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

November 6, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Correctional Officer Juan Cruz of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office:“Jennifer and I were saddened to learn of the dea …

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

November 6, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Noem ordered U.S. & South Dakota flags to half-staff November 6, 2021 in honor of former First Lady Jean Rounds.Flags are currently at half-saff in honor of Former South Dakota Governor Frank …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 05, 2021

November 5-10, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

In honor of the incredible life and distinguished public service of Governor Ruth Ann Minner, Governor Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all State buildings and faciliti …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 05, 2021

November 5, 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 05, 2021

November 5, 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 Friday, November 5 to honor the service of Army Pfc. John A. Shelemba.“On …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 05, 2021

November 5, 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 Friday, November 5, 2021, in honor of Joes Fire Department Firefighter Larry W …

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

November 4, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex on Thursday, November 4, to honor the life and service of former Congressman Dale Kild …

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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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