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

September 1, 2020 - 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2020, in honor of United States Army Staff S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 31, 2020

September 1, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Monongalia County be displayed at half-staff, fr …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Odessa, Texas

The Texas flag is at half-staff regionally at all Parks and Wildlife Department owned facilities.Dear Mayor Turner:It has been one year since the Odessa community was struck by a heinous and senseless …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 31, 2020

August 31, 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 Mon …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order #87 relating to a proclamation that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Richard …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware state flag at State facilities be lowered to half staff on Monday, August 31 in observance of Overdose Awareness Day. The Governor’s order only applies to …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 30, 2020

August 30, 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 Sunday, August 30, 2020, in honor of Chadwick Boseman …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 28, 2020

August 29, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Aug. 29, in honor of a Corbin soldier who died in the Korean War, but whose remains were only r …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 28, 2020

August 29, 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 Sat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 27, 2020

August 28, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, August 28, 2020, to honor Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died today a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 27, 2020

August 28, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Clinton County to fly at half-staff in honor of firefighter David Closs, of Avis Fire Co …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 24, 2020

August 25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Governor Evers ordered U.S. and Wisconsin flags to half-staff on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in honor of Pfc. Evan A. Bath. …

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

August 21, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and within former Rep. Robinson’s district to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, August 21, 2020, to hon …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 20, 2020

August 20, 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 Aug 17, 2020

August 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor McMaster ordered flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff in honor of Floyd Breeland. …

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

August 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Wood County be displayed at half-staff, from daw …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 11, 2020

August 11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker ordered flags be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Firefighter and Paramedic Robert David Reisinger of the River Grove Fire Department and Firefighter Edward L. Singleton of the C …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 11, 2020

August 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Quentin State Prison Correctional Sergeant Gilbert Polanco:“Jennifer and I offer our deepest condolences to Sgt. P …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 07, 2020

August 8, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, August 8, 2020 for the interment of Arizona National Guard member and Phoenix Pol …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 06, 2020

August 7, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Gov. 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 Frid …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 06, 2020

August 7, 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 Friday, August 7, 2020, in honor of Matthew James Cla …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 05, 2020

August 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Gov. 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 Thursda …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 05, 2020

July 29, 2020 - August 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor former Governor Joe Kernan.Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Wednesday, August 5.Gov …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Aug 04, 2020

August 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the loss of eight Marines and a Navy Sailor, including four Californians, in an amphibious assault vehicle accident off the coast o …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 04, 2020

August 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop, 32, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to hal …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 04, 2020

July 31 - August 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of Representative Gary Knopp who passed away in a plane crash earlier today."Th …

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