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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 27, 2020

May 27-28, 2020 - 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 Bob Lynn:“Bob Lynn embodied the Alaskan spirit, represent …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 26, 2020

May 26-30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff as a mark of solemn respect for Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Eu …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 26, 2020

May 26-28, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - United States

"Heroism is latent in every human soul. However humble or unknown, they (the veterans) have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all self-denials; privations, toils, danger …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 22, 2020

May 22-24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - United States

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONOur Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, an …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 21, 2020

May 21-23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 21, 2020 until sunset Saturday, May 23, 2020 in honor of North Carolina Civi …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 2020

May 19- June 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

UPDATED - To include all public buildings and grounds throughout Muskingum County until June 6.UPDATED - To include all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until May 26.--------- …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 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 May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of Nome Mayor James "Richard" Beneville:“Richard Beneville was a true leader who left a positive impac …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 18, 2020

May 15-18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

In honor of the late Larry Womble, former NC State Representative, Governor Roy Cooper is extending the notice for all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities. Flags are to remain l …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2020

May 15-18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

US and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Sunrise on Monday, May 18, in Honor of Camp LeJeune PFC Tyler Knight Cox.Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - United States

FACT: On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 58 hours. Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, more than 20,000 U.S. law e …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly today announced she will order flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff in honor of Mike Mosher, Overland Park Police Officer who lost his life while on duty …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 08, 2020

May 8-15, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy, First Lady Rose Dunleavy, Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer and Marty Meyer are sending their deepest sympathies today to the family and friends of former Lieutenant Governor Byr …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 08, 2020

May 8, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 139WHEREAS, May 8 is observed every year as “Victory in Europe Day,” or “V-E Day,” throughout the United States and Western Europe; andWHEREAS, on May 8, 1945, World War II in Euro …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2020

May 6-13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff, who served as the elected sheriff of Pickaway County for 48 years and at the time of his retirement was the longest …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 04, 2020

May 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the lives of those killed and injured and those whose lives were forever altered by the tragedy of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University, Governor DeWine ordered that all United States and …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 01, 2020

May 1, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Friday, May 1, 2020 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Friday, May 1, 2020 for F …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 01, 2020

May 1-4, 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 Friday, May 1, 2020 until sunset on Monday, May 4, 2020 in honor …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 01, 2020

May 1, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 134WHEREAS, Deborah “Debby” Bye Kean was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1943 and graduated from Tower High School in Wilmington and Bennett College in Millbrook, New York; andWHER …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 20, 2020

April 20, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Kristi Noem today ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Bob Glanzer from sunrise until sundown on Monday, April 20, 2020, the day of his funeral. …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2020

April 17, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the life and legacy of former Arizona Governor Jane Hull, who passed away today at the a …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 14, 2020

April 14-20, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week in honor of the more than 100 Kentuckians who have passed away due to the novel coronaviru …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 13, 2020

April 13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Vermont

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Vermont State Representative Bernie Juskiewicz.“It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of form …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2020

April 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan indefinitely starting on April 10, 2020 to honor and mourn those who have lost thei …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2020

April 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Georgia

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 09, 2020

April 9, 2020 - Half Staff Alert - Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide effective immediately in recognition and mourning of all those who ha …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2020

April 8-12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at all Purdue and Indiana University campus locations to be flown at half-staff to honor former Purdue University President Dr. Steven Beering.President Dr. …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2020

April 8, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Wednesday, April 8 to honor the service of United States Army Specialist Clay We …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 06, 2020

April 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 03, 2020

April 3- July 3, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the globe, with some reports indicating that there are now over one million cases of COVID-19 worldwide and over 245,000 cases in the United S …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 03, 2020

April 3, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Friday, April 3, 2020 to honor the service of Michigan Air National Guard Techni …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 02, 2020

April 2-5, 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 immediately until sun …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 01, 2020

April 1-3, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, April 3, 2020 in honor of State Highway Patrol Trooper N …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, March 30, 2020, to honor Commander Greg Carnicle of the Phoenix Police Department. Comma …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 28, 2020

March 28-31, 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 Saturday, March 28, 2020 until sunset Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 27, 2020

March 27-30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-3ORDERING FLAGS TO HALF STAFFWHEREAS, Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant Ben Jenkins was a proud Nevadan who devoted his life to serving his state and his county; andWHEREAS,Sergeant …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 24, 2020

March 24-25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Rhode Island

Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Rhode Island First Lady Virginia Chafee. Flags will remain lo …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 24, 2020

March 24-29, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio - Hamilton & Mahonig

Governor DeWine ordered flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half staff at all public buildings in Mahoning County in honor of State Representative Don Manning, and in Hamilton …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 21, 2020

March 21, 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 Mar 21, 2020

March 21, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 21, 2020, to honor the life and service of Forsyth Township Fire Fighter Benjamen “Ben” Lau …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 20, 2020

March 20-27, 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 Friday, March 20, 2020 in honor of the following fallen soldiers …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 20, 2020

March 20-22, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

With the passing of former State Representative William “Bobby” Outten on Tuesday, March 17 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2020

March 14, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 14 to honor the service of Michigan National Guard Sergean …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 11, 2020

March 11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered the Arkansas and U.S. flags lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in memory of Hot Springs Police Officer Brent William Scrimshire who was shot and killed in the line of d …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 11, 2020

March 11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset today, March 11, 2020, to honor the life of Tempe Firefighter Tommy Arriaga.Individuals, …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 10, 2020

March 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 10, 2020

March 10-15, 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in honor of Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo a …

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