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June 30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 30, 2020

June 30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state building be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 30, 2020 in honor and remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost th …

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June 23-25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 23, 2020

June 23-25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Governor Janet Mills directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23th through Thursday, June 25th statewide in honor of former Speaker of th …

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June 20, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2020

June 20, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, 2020, to honor Navajo Police Department Officer Michael Lee. …

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June 19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Illinois

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 19, 2020

June 19, 2020 - 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-staff proc …

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June 19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 19, 2020

June 19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Carson City, NV - June 19, 2020Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak proclaimed that Friday, June 19th, 2020, would be “Juneteenth Day in Nevada.” Juneteenth is the nationally recognized African Americ …

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June 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 12, 2020

June 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, June 12, 2020 to honor the life and service of Monroe County Sheriff’s animal control officer Darri …

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June 8, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Hawaii

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 08, 2020

June 8, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Hawaii

As a mark of respect for former state Rep. Joseph “Joe” Bertram III, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaiʻi shall be flown at half-staff at all state offic …

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June 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 06, 2020

June 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Gov. Gary R. Herbert has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of Utah on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in honor of Ogden police officer Nathan Lyday, who …

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June 2, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2020

June 2, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

ov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies across the state to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and bus …

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May 27-28, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

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

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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May 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

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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May 13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

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

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

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

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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May 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

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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May 1, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

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

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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April 17, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

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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April 13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Vermont

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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April 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

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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April 9, 2020 - Half Staff Alert - Connecticut

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

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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