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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 25, 2021

August 25-26, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Rhode Island

Governor McKee orders the Rhode Island flag to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in honor of former state Representative William L. “Bud” Alves, of West Warwick. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 25, 2021

August 25-30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

"I am devastated by the news of the passing of New York State Police Trooper James J. Monda, an 18-year veteran of the Division who died in the line of duty while on marine detail on the Great Sacanda …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 25, 2021

August 25-27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

In memory of the lives lost during the devastating floods in western Middle TN, flags over the State Capitol will fly at half-staff until Friday.We continue to pray for the Tennesseans experiencing lo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 25, 2021

August 27, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

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, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 23, 2021

August 26, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf today ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Washington County to fly at half-staff immediately to honor Washington County Dist …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 23, 2021

August 25, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, August 25, in honor of Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant John …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 23, 2021

August 23, 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 Monday, August 23 to honor the life and service of Corporal Dale W. Wright …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 23, 2021

August 23, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 23, 2021 in honor of US Marine Pri …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 23, 2021

August 23, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Officer Jason Raynor passed away from critical injuries obtained in the line of duty on June 23, 2021. He served the community as a law enforcement officer since 2016 in P …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Anniston Fire Lt. Justin Roberts, who passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.Lt. Roberts served his beloved community with the Anniston Fi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I am directing flags be flown at half-staff to honor the memory and longstanding service of Alabama state Representative Thad McClammy, who passed away earlier today.Let us remember the life and servi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, August 22, 2021 to honor the life and service of Kalamazoo County Sgt. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 20, 2021

August 21, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, August 21, in honor of Representative Gary Leif, who died on Jul …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 20, 2021

August 21, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout West Virginia be displayed at half-staff, tomorrow, Saturda …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 19, 2021

August 20, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities on August 20, 2021 in honor of Morton County firefighter Josh Schwindt, who was fatall …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 19, 2021

August 18-19, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, August 18, 2021 until sunset Thursday, August 19, 2021 in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 19, 2021

August 19, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel, who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1963 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 18, 2021

August 18-19, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

United States and State flags at half-staff from Sunrise on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 until Sunset on Thursday, August 19, 2021.The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from& …

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

August 12-19, 2021 - 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 Burlington firefighter and EMT Colin McFadden, who became suddenly ill wh …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 16, 2021

August 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Tulalip Tribal Police Officer Charlie Joe Cortez, 29, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be low …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 16, 2021

August 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities on August 17, 2021 in honor of former Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller. Attorney Ge …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 16, 2021

August 13-17, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Adams County to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of firefighter Joshua Laird, who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 16, 2021

August 12-17, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that U.S. and state flags in Maryland will fly at half-staff to honor Captain Joshua Laird of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, who died i …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 16, 2021

August 16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Friday, July 23, 2021, former Representative Marilyn Bailey Evans-Jones passed away. She served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1976 until 1986. She worked on legislation inspired by h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 16, 2021

August 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 to honor the life and service of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 13, 2021

August 14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags at all government buildings statewide be flown at half-staff on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in honor of United States Marine Corps Corpo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 13, 2021

August 14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Saturday, August 14 to honor the lives of law enforcement officials who have died …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 13, 2021

August 14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

Flags over the Capitol & all State office buildings will fly at half-staff on Saturday, August 14, in honor of the ultimate sacrifice of US Army Private Warren G.H. DaVault of Dayton.DaVault died whil …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 13, 2021

August 13, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, former Florida State University Head Football Coach Bobby Bowden passed away. Bowden was an impactful leader and empowered his players to be the same. He lived a remarkable …

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

August 13, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Friday, August 13 to honor the service of Korean War veteran Army Sgt. Jesse "John …

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

August 11, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Levy County Commissioner Mike Joyner passed away. Joyner served as a Levy County Commissioner from his appointment by former Governor Rick Scott in 2010 until his death. …

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

August 3-11, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Nelsonville Police Officer Scott Dawley, the flags shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Athens County, the Ohio Statehouse, …

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

August 9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Jeremiah Hart:“Jennifer and I send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, fri …

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

August 7, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Lawrence County to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the former mayor of Bedford, John A. Williams.Flags should be flown at half-staff f …

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