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

March 3, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are asking Alaskans to join them in mourning the passing of former Alaska State Representative and Speaker of the House Mike Bradner. Mr. Bradner re …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Feb 27, 2021

March 1, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative Hugh ‘Bud’ Fate, a member of the 22nd and 23rd State Legi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 26, 2021

February 28, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in LaPorte County to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, February 28, in honor of Indiana Department of Corrections officer Lieutenant Eugene Lasco.Flags shou …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 26, 2021

February 26, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Motorcycle Deputy Thomas J. Albanese:“Jennifer and I extend our deepest condol …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 26, 2021

February 26-28, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she would order state flags lowered half-staff in honor of long-serving former state Rep. Gloria Vaughn of Alamogordo, whose recent death was announced Thursday o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 24, 2021

February 22-26, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Remembering the 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19As of this week during the dark winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 500,000 Americans have now died from the virus. That is …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. & Florida flags to half-staff at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida, the City Hall of Palm Beach, Florida, and the State Capitol in Ta …

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

February 23, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. & Florida flags at the Pasco County Courthouse, the Pinellas County Courthouse, and the State Capitol Building to half-staff February 23, 2021 in honor of …

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

February 22, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Snyder County to immediately be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighter Phillip C. G …

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

February 22, 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 Monday, February 22, 2021, in recognition of the passing of Senato …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Feb 22, 2021

February 13-22, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed U.S. flags to be lowered at half-staff at all state buildings, grounds, and facilities beginning Saturday, February 13, unti …

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

February 20, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland - Civil Rights Heroes Day

Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation that recognizes February 20, the anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ death, as Civil Rights Heroes Day for the first time in Maryland history. At the go …

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

February 8-10, 2021 & February 20, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

Texas has lost a principled leader and dedicated public servant upon the death of Congressman Ron Wright of Arlington. As a mark of respect and in memory of this public servant, it is fitting that fl …

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

February 20, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine ordered U.S. & Ohio flags to half-staff on day of interment (February 20, 2021) in honor of Akron Police Officer, Edward Stewart. …

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

February 19, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Vermont

Governor Scott's Tweet From February 18, 2021:Tomorrow, Feb. 19th, marks 11 months since Vermont's first confirmed fatalities from COVID-19. In honor of the memories of the Vermonters we have lost to …

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

February 19, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19-related death of Sergeant Richard “Paul” Brown II of the Fresno Police Department:“Jennifer and I extend our sincere c …

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

February 19, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota be flown at half-staff February 19, 2021 to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.Individuals, businesses, and other organiz …

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

February 18, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for Thursday, February 18, from sunrise to sunset to honor the passing of former Colorado Representative Val Vigi …

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

February 14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Tweets by @RonDeSantis"As a solemn sign of remembrance and to honor the 17 innocent lives lost during the tragedy at @MSDHighSchool three years ago, I’ve directed the flags of the United States and th …

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

February 12-18, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor former First Lady Susan Bayh.As the memorial for former First Lady will be held at a later date when hea …

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

February 10-14, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Walz ordered U.S. & Minnesota flags at state and federal buildings to half-staff from February10-14, 2021 in honor of the senseless tragedy at the Allina Clinic in Buffalo …

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

February 12, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #107 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlin …

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

February 3-12, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Idaho

Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash near Boise Tuesday night."Our hearts are heavy toda …

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

February 10, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Trooper M …

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

February 10, 2021 - 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 Natrona County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in honor and memo …

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

February 5-9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday afternoon announced she will order all flags to half-staff in the state of New Mexico, beginning Friday, in mourning for a uniformed member of the New Mexico St …

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

February 9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags to half-staff on February 9, 2021 in honor of Lieutenant Michael Anthony Boutte. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Feb 06, 2021

February 6, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for tomorrow, Saturday, February 6, from sunrise to sunset to honor FBI Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger.Spec …

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

February 6, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in York County to fly at half-staff in honor of Edward Bookmyer, Chief Engineer of the Cral …

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

February 6, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

Kansas surpassed 4,000 Kansas deaths due to COVID-19. In honor of the lives lost and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the …

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

February 7, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered U.S. & Florida flags to half-staff on February 7, 2021 at the Broward County Courthouse, the City Hall of Weston and the State Capitol in honor of FBI Special Agents Daniel A …

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

February 5, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Stitt ordered U.S. & Oklahoma flags to half-staff on February 5, 2021 in honor of Waynoka Firefighters Lonnie Leroy Bolar & Tayler Wade Bradford. …

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

February 5, 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 Feb 04, 2021

February 4, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19-related deaths of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Philip Sudario and Sergeant Patricia Guillen:“Jennifer and I w …

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

February 3, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff on all state building on February 3, 2021 in honor of Special Agents Daniel Alfin & Laura Schwartzberger. …

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

February 3, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Ducey has called for flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, February 3, 2021 to honor former Arizona State Legislator and former President of …

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

February 2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Good morning,A correction to yesterday’s flag directive:Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered U.S. flags and Alaska state flags to fly at half-staff today, February 2, 2021. Please see the corrected pres …

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

February 2, 2021 - 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 Staff on Jan 29, 2021

January 29-30, 2021 - 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, January 29, 2021 until sunset on Saturday, January 30, 2021, in hono …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 29, 2021

January 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Edwards has ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags over the state capitol to fly at half-staff on January 29, 2021 in honor of Stephen Frank "Steve" Carter. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 29, 2021

January 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for tomorrow, January 29, from sunrise to sunset to honor Captain David Sagel of the Westminster Fire Department. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 28, 2021

January 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Ducey has called for flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, January 29, 2021 for the interment of Arizona State University Police Officer Joseph …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 28, 2021

January 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff in the City of Leon, Kansas, on Friday, January 29, until sunset in honor of Leon Polic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 28, 2021

January 29, 2021 - 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 Park County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, January 29, 2021 in honor and memory of H …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 27, 2021

January 27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19-related death of Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Fire Captain W. Chris Mertz.“Jennifer and I were deeply sadd …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 26, 2021

January 27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis directs U.S. & Florida flags to half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida on January 27, 2021 in honor of Internatio …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 26, 2021

January 22-27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to fly at half-staff for Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron immediately though sunset on the day of his funeral (January 27, 2021). …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 26, 2021

January 26, 2021 - 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 Tuesday, January 26, 2021, to honor the life and service of former state S …

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