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February 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Arizona

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 18, 2020

February 18, 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, February 18, 2020, in honor of White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kelly …

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February 14, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Florida

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2020

February 14, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

On February 14, 2018, a horrific act of violence was committed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As a mark of respect for the victims of the shooting, I signed the attached …

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February 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Alabama

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 10, 2020

February 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

From Governor Ivey:I am directing flags be flown at half-staff on Monday, February 10, 2020, as a mark of respect for fallen Kimberly Police Officer Nick O'Rear, who was shot in the line of duty durin …

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February 9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Alaska

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 09, 2020

February 9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the death of Willow Firefighter Roger Delongchamp who passed away early Saturday morning responding to an emergency call.“Rose and I we …

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February 2, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Texas

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 02, 2020

February 2, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

In response to your request and pursuant to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code and Title 4 of the U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. § 1 et seq), flags of the State of Texas and the United States of America i …

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January 27, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Delaware

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 27, 2020

January 27, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

overnor Carney has ordered the U.S. and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff beginning the morning of Monday, January 27, in remembrance of former Congressman and Wilmington mayor Harry “Hal” Haskell. …

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January 25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Montana

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 25, 2020

January 25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Montana

From Governor Bullock:"I hereby order all flags flown in the state of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 to honor Montana Air National Guard Pilot Lt. Col. Ian McBeth, w …

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January 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Wyoming

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 24, 2020

January 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 24, 2020 in honor of Wamsutter paramedic Michael …

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January 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Virginia

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 24, 2020

January 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor’s Flag Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia:In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of …

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January 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Arizona

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 24, 2020

January 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, January 24, 2020, to honor First Officer Paul Hudson. A resident of Buckeye, AZ, Hudson …

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January 23-25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Texas

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 23, 2020

January 23-25, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

U.S. Army Specialist Miguel A. Villalon was killed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, while conducting operations as part of Freedom’s Sentinel. Texas is proud of this brave native Texan who gave the …

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January 23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Michigan

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 23, 2020

January 23, 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 Thursday, January 23 to honor the service of Army Specialist Bradley Walsh and c …

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January 20-24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Hawaii

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 20, 2020

January 20-24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Hawaii

From Governor Ige:"I have ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawa …

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January 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Illinois

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 18, 2020

January 18, 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 in h …

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January 14-19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Texas

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 14, 2020

January 14-19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

Governor Greg Abbott says flags in Lubbock shall immediately be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of Lubbock Fire Rescue Lieutenant Eric Hill and Lubbock Police Officer Nic …

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January 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Maryland

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 12, 2020

January 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, January 12, 2020. This action is in honor of former State Senator an …

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January 11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert -  Missouri

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jan 11, 2020

January 11, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Cass County and fire houses across the state on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in honor of West P …

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