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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 21, 2020

October 21, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Harry Cohen:“Jennifer and I are saddened to learn of the untimely death …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 19, 2020

October 20, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Dunklin County on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in honor of Kennett Police Department Major Ri …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 17, 2020

October 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

In honor of Manchester Mayor Lonnie J. Norman, flags over the Tennessee State Capitol will be lowered to half-staff Sunday, October 19, 2020. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Norman family. Mayo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2020

October 17, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey is allowing flags in the city of Sumiton to fly at half-staff on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in honor of Firefighter Rickey Lee Woods. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 13, 2020

October 13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Francisco Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Cortez:“Jennifer and I mourn the untimely death of Firefight …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2020

October 5-9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

As an expression of respect and to honor former Governor Murphy James “Mike” Foster, Jr., the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana shall be flown at half-staff over the Stat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2020

October 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sep. 26, 2020, in honor of the Silent Procession Ceremony honoring firefighters who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2020

October 9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 9, 2020, in tribute to Private First Class Jac …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2020

October 7, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in honor of the ultimate sacrifi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2020

October 6-10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the flag of the State of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory of Officer Kevin Collins of the Pine Bluff Police …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2020

October 6-7, 2020 - 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 immediately in honor of firefighter Edward Minnic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2020

October 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Illinois

All United States flags and State of Illinois flag should already be lowered due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation.The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Gover …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2020

October 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Trump's Official ProclamationDuring Fire Prevention Week, we are reminded to keep doing our part to prevent fires before they tragically claim lives and destroy homes, businesses, and natura …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2020

October 3, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers’ Executive Order #92 ordering the flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Sgt. Duane O. Cole and Executive Order #93 ordering the flags to fly at half-staff in honor of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2020

September 30 - October 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings, grounds, and facilities beginning today, Wednesday, September 30 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2020

October 2, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of Chuck Sassara, who served in the Alaska State House of Representatives from 1965 to 1970:“A …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2020

October 1, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Today, Governor Steve Sisolak has recognized Thursday, October 1 as “Vegas Strong Day in Nevada” and ordered Nevada State flags be flown at half-staff at all State public buildings in tribute to the v …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 30, 2020

September 30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Skitt has ordered U.S. & Oklahoma flags to half-staff on State Property on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to honor Firefighter Ricky Fulton. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 28, 2020

September 18-29, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

Flags return to full-staff at sunset, Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Proclamation on the Death of Ruth Bader GinsburgToday, our Nation mourns the loss of a trailblazer, not only in the field of law …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2020

September 26, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon extends existing flag honors to include James A. Boucher, O.D., M.S. at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Albany County from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 26, 2020. Dr. Boucher served …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2020

September 26, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sep. 26, 2020, in honor of the Silent Procession Ceremony honoring firefighters who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 23, 2020

September 23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today:“Tragically, a firefighter died when the single engine air tanker he was flying crashed during initial attack operations on the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 18, 2020

September 14-19, 2020 - 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 beginning immediately …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 18, 2020

May 19, 2020 & 19th of Every Month Through End of Year - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and on the 19th of every month through 20 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 18, 2020

September 18-19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, Friday, September 18, 2020 until sunset on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 17, 2020

September 18, 2020 - Delaware Flag Alert

Title 29, Section 408 of the Delaware Code requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 16, 2020

September 16, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half-staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton and Fremont Counties from sunrise to sunset on September 17, 2020 in honor of Gra …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 16, 2020

September 16, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Governor Janet Mills directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide tomorrow Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in recognition of the one year anniversary of the explosion in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 15, 2020

September 10-16, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

As the commonwealth’s coronavirus death toll topped 1,000, Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week as a tribute to all those Kentuckia …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 15, 2020

September 14-16, 2020 - 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, Monday, September 14, 2020 until sunset on Wednesday, Sept …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 14, 2020

September 15, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their sympathies today to the family and friends of former Alaska Representative Russ Meekins Jr. who passed away yesterday in Sandwic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

On behalf of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor Senior Airman Jason Khai Phan, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Gov …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 12, 2020

September 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Today, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds f …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 12, 2020

September 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, for the interment of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who d …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 11, 2020

September 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags atop the State Capitol Building be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, September 12, 2020, in honor of Judge Clyde …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 10, 2020

September 11, 2020 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

Presidential Proclamation on Patriot Day, 2020    In 2001, our Nation, united under God, made an unbreakable promise never to forget the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who were sensele …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 09, 2020

September 7-11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor the passing of Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera.“Susanne and I were devastated to learn of the passing of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 09, 2020

September 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Thu …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 08, 2020

September 4-11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all publi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 08, 2020

September 9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered September 9, 2020 to honor the many years of public service of former Milford mayor Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Rogers who passed away on Sunday, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 08, 2020

September 9, 2020 - 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 Sep 06, 2020

September 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in St. Louis on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in honor of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departme …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 05, 2020

September 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Montana

I hereby order all flags flown in the state of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 to honor Montanan Tom Duffy, who lost his life in the line of duty as a first responde …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 05, 2020

September 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusettes

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 Sep 04, 2020

September 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusettes

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 Sep 03, 2020

September 2-4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2020 until sunset on Friday, September 4, 2020 in honor of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 02, 2020

September 3, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 3, 2020, to honor the life and service of former State …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 01, 2020

August 23 - September 2, 2020 - 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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