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

February 22, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life and legacy of Col. Ga …

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

February 22, 2022 - 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 Hancock County be displayed a …

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

February 22, 2022 - 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 Feb 21, 2022

February 20, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Huntington Beach Police Department Officer Nicholas Vella:“Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Of …

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

February 20, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, February 20, 2022, in honor of former Senator David Bradley, a long-time public serva …

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

February 19, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota immediately until sunset on Saturday, February 19, 2022, …

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

February 19, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Saturday, February 12, 2022, Officer James McWhorter passed away at the age of 31 during a car accident while on duty. Officer McWhorter joined the Florida Department of Agriculture in the Office o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 18, 2022

February 18, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Joseph R. Biden ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and returned to full staff at midnight tonight, Friday, February 18, 2022. This is to pay respe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 18, 2022

February 18, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Cpl. Keith Morgan, who passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers t …

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

February 15-16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor John Edwards, of Louisiana, has issued Executive Order number JBE 2022-7, requesting all U.S. and Louisiana State Flags be lowered to half-staff February 15-16, 2022. This is done as an expre …

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

February 16-17, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the United States Flag and Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment …

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

February 16-18, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, William G. Batchelder III, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be …

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

February 16, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #155 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Feb. 16, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State …

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

February 15, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On February 10, 2022, retired Third District Court of Appeal Judge Mario P. Goderich passed away. Judge Goderich immigrated to the United States in 1961 and within eight years he gained American citiz …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the loss of former Alaska State Senator Johnny Ellis who represented Anchorage. The former legislator passed away on February 9, 2022.“ …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy Aubrey Phillips:“Jennifer and I are incredibly saddened to learn of Deputy Phillips’ u …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2022

February 15, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Clark County to honor the life of Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk of the Jeffersonville Fire Department. Deputy Chief DeArk began his …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2022

February 14, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalt …

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

February 12, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 12, 2022 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2022

February 11, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Captain Collin BirnieGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2022

February 11, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state build …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2022

February 11 - 12, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half staff beginning today until sunset on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in honor of Polly Watson Fire …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2022

February 11, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff Friday, February 11, in honor of former state Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford of Tucson whose death was announced today. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2022

February 11, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 289, 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 Feb 10, 2022

February 10, 2022 - 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 Kanawha County be displayed a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 10, 2022

February 10, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 287, 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, …

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

February 9, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol and in Loudon County are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, Fe …

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

February 9, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all local, state, and federal buildings and grounds in …

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

February 8, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota, 52, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to hal …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 07, 2022

February 7, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered all state flags be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, February 7, 2022, in honor of Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Rosa Mroz, who passed away …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 07, 2022

February 6 & 7, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Tippecanoe and Carroll Counties to honor the lives of Deputy Noah C. Rainey and Dane G. Northcutt. Deputy Rainey worked at the …

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

February 6, 2022 - 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 Preston County be displayed a …

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

February 5, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags on all state buildings and grounds to half-staff February 5, 2022 in honor of Lance Corporal Jonathan Gierke. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 04, 2022

February 4-5, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset tomorrow, February 5 in honor of St. Paul Fire District volunteer firefight …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 04, 2022

February 4-5, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize you to order flags be flown at half-staff in Greene County to honor Commissioner Lester “Bop” Brown, who recently passed away. Commissioner Brown had served on the Greene County Com …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 04, 2022

February 4, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

The office of Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement on the death of Army Specialist Alex J. Ram:On behalf of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennife …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 04, 2022

February 4, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Hawaii

As a mark of respect for the late Ezra Kanoho, a former Kauaʻi representative, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i be flown at half-staff at all state o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 04, 2022

February 4, 2022 - 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 legislator Martin Moore Sr., who passed away this mornin …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 03, 2022

February 3, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement on the death of Fowler Police Department Sergeant Arthur Duron:“Jennifer and I send our heartfelt sympathies to all the family members, frien …

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

January 28, 2022 - February 3, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Doug Burgum today directed all government agencies to continue flying the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, Feb. 3, and encourages North Dakotans to do the …

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

February 2, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued this statement following the active shooter event at Bridgewater College, in which 2 officers were killed“My heart is broken tonight by the tragic loss of two officers a …

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

January 24, 2022 - February 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will Return to Full-StaffThe United States Flag and Maryland State Flag shall be raised to full-staff at sunset tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2, …

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

January 28, 2022 - February 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Jan. 28 in honor of fallen New York Police Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Flags should be lowered …

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

February 2, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #154 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Feb. 2, 2022, in honor of firefighter Robert “Bob” A. …

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

February 1, 2022 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Stockton Fire Captain Vidal “Max” Fortuna:“Jennifer and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Captain Fortuna’s family …

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

January 31, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Monday, January 31, 2022, i …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 24, 2022

January 25, 2022 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Owen County to honor the life of Donald Max Neiswinger. He served as a captain of the Owen Valley Fire Territory for 22 years. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 - 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 Harrison County be displayed …

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