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

July 17 , 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., July 17, 2021, in honor of U.S. Airforce Airman 2nd Class Edward J. …

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

July 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the City of Wichita effective from sunup to sunset on Saturday, July 17 in honor …

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

July 14, 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 Jul 13, 2021

July 13, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, July 13, 2021, to honor two wildland firefighting aircraft personnel who died Saturday …

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

July 13, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, to honor former Camden Mayor Gwendolyn Fai …

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

July 13, 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 Jul 12, 2021

July 13, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Vigo County to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for Terre Haute Police Detective Greg Ferency.Flags should be flown at half-staff from sun …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 09, 2021

June 30, 2021 - July 12, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for former First Lady, Pat Whitcomb.Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 09, 2021

July 9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor’s Flag Order for the Commonwealth of VirginiaIn 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 V …

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

July 7, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Edwards has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on July 7, 2021 in honor of former Lieutenant Governor James E. "Jimmy" Fitzmorris. …

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

July 7, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

I am deeply saddened by the death of Stafford Creek Correctional Officer Gabriel Forrest, 42, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered&nb …

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

July 5, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Montgomery County to fly at half-staff in honor of firefighter Sean W. DeMuynck of the …

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

July 1-3, 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 …

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

July 3, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday July 3rd, 2021 in honor and remembrance of LaMetta Wynn who served as the mayor of Clinton an …

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

June 26, 2021 - July 3, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple. Flags are to remain at half …

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

July 2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. and Florida flags to half-staff June 12, 2021 in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida. …

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

July 1, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Seattle Police Officer Alexandra Brenneman Harris, 38, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lo …

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