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

April 29, 2021 - May 10, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has directed that the U.S. and state flags in Maryland fly at half-staff in honor of Delmar Police Officer Cpl. Keith Heacook, who died in the line of duty …

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

May 10, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered flags to half-staff at the Leon County Courthouse, City Hall of Tallahassee, and State Capitol to be flown on May 10, 2021 to honor Justice Joseph W. Hatchett.

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

May 7-9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In honor of the more than 5,000 lives lost due to COVID-19, and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective imme …

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

May 8, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on May 8, 2021, for the interment of Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar, who was ki …

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

May 7, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Friday, May 7, 2021, in honor of the service and the ultimate sacrifice of fallen peace officers on …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2021

May 7, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Friday, May 7, 2020 for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Fallen Heroes who have lost …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2021

April 30, 2021 - May 7, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Services for Watauga County Sheriff Office's Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox will be held at 3 pm today, May 6 at Appalachian State University Holmes Convocation Center. A private ceremony wi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2021

May 6, 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 b …

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

May 3-7, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

The funeral for Nelsonville Firefighter Jeff Armes will take place on Friday, May 7, 2021. Flags may be raised back to full-staff on Friday at sunset. Governor DeWine ordered U.S. & Ohio flags t …

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

May 5, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in honor of former State Senator Thelma Harper, who passed away on …

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

April 30, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset today, April 30, 2021, to honor Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar, who was killed in the line of …

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

April 30, 2021 - May 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in honor of Fort Bragg Spc. Abigail Jenks who passed away on Apri …

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

April 21, 2021 - May 2, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags on State government buildings to be flown at half-staff beginning tomorrow and through interment in recognition of Spc. Abigail Jenks, a native of Saratog …

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

April 30, 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 Fremont County from sunrise to sunset on April 30, 2021 in honor and memory of W. Jack …

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

April 27, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota be flown at half-staff April 27, 2021 to honor Minnesota Detention Deputy Mark Edward Anderson.Individuals, busine …

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

April 27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered U.S. & Alabama flags to half-staff on April 27, 2021 in honor of April 27, 2011 Day of Remembrance. …

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

April 19-26, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

Former Vice President Walter Mondale's funeral services are being scheduled for September. Flags at the White House and Federal Capitol have been returned to full-staff.A Proclamation on the Death of …

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

April 24, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine ordered U.S. & Ohio flags to half-staff on April 24, 2021 to honor U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kyle McKee. Flags are already currently at half-staff to honor former Vice President Mon …

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

April 24, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor Northam ordered Virginia state flags to half-staff on April 24, 2021 in honor of former Virginia Delegate Arthur Rossa "Pete" Giesen, Jr. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 21, 2021

April 23, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags at government buildings statewide be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 23, in honor of Missouri National Guard Major Joshua W. Kolde …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 21, 2021

April 21, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19-related death of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Sergeant Anthony Ray White:“Jennifer and I were saddened to lear …

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

April 19, 2021 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

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

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

April 16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Indianapolis, IndianaAs a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2021, in Indianapolis, Ind …

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

April 16-20, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding last night’s mass shooting:“This is another heartbreaking day and I’m shaken by the mass shooting at the FedEx Ground facility in Ind …

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

April 16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor Northam ordered Virginia state flags to half-staff on April 16, 2021 in respect and memory of the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting, their families, and the entire Virginia Tech comm …

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

April 17, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey is allowing U.S. & Alabama flags in Autauga County to fly at half-staff on April 17, 2021 in honor of former Commissioner and Prattville City Councilor Sidney Thompson. …

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

April 16, 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 Friday, April 16 to honor the life and service of former State Sen. Mark J …

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

April 14-16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings should fly at half-staff from Wednesday, April 14 until sunset on Friday, April 16 to honor the memory of Charles …

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

April 15, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor Northam has ordered U.S. & Virginia flags to half-staff on April 15, 2021 in honor of United States Capitol Police Officer William F. “Billy” Evans, of Burke, Virginia. …

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

April 13, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey is allowing U.S. & Alabama flags in Cleburne County to fly at half-staff on April 13, 2021 in honor of Ranburne Police Chief Steve Tucker. …

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

April 13, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff on April 13, 2021 in honor of Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Knight. …

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

April 13, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

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

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

April 8-11, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte has ordered all flags in the State of Montana be flown at half-staff on Thursday, April 8, 2021 until Sunday, April 11, 2021 to honor the memory of Montana Governor Stan Stephe …

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

April 10, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Bainbridge Island Police Officer Kurt Enget, 49, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2021

April 9, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered flags at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, the City Hall of Delray Beach, and at the State Capitol in Tallahassee to half-staff on April 9, 2021 in ho …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2021

April 17, 2020 - April 16, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately.The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illino …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 06, 2021

April 7, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Biden has order all US flags to half-staff through April 7, 2021 in honor of Congressman Alcee Hastings. Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Congressman Alcee HastingsI …

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

April 2-6, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the …

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

March 28, 2021 - April 7, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today ordered flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher, who died from injuries he suffered three years …

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

April 2, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order directing all American and Oklahoma flags on State property to be flown at half-staff tomorrow, April 2, 2021, to honor Kyle Jeffrey Davis who died while …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 01, 2021

April 1, 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- …

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

March 31, 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 Ramona ‘Gail’ Phillips, who served in the Alaska House of …

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

March 30, 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 Katie Hurley, who served in Alaska State Legislature from …

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

March 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed March 29, 2021, as “Vietnam Veterans Day” in Alaska and offered the following remarks:WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and Nation, countl …

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

March 29, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Monday, March 29, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of correctional employees Lorena Schulte and Robert McFar …

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

March 27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey allows flags ton be flown at half-staff in Lawrence County on March 27, 2021 to honor Joey Hargrove. …

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

March 27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in honor of Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District …

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

March 23-27, 2021 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

A Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Boulder, ColoradoAs a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado, by th …

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