Why are Flags at Half-Staff Today Blog

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 18, 2019

July 18, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag on all state facilities, public buildings, and public ground fly at half-staff tomorrow to honor fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvi …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 18, 2019

July 18-24, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement on the death of Stone County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Stephen, who was killed in the line of duty Thursday morning:“It was heartbreaking to hear tha …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 13, 2019

July 13, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 11, 2019

July 11, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

In honor and remembrance of Red Lake Conservation Officer Shannon Barron, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal b …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 09, 2019

July 9-12, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusetts - Brockton

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 Jul 09, 2019

July 9, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

In honor and remembrance of Pilot Timothy McDonald, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 06, 2019

July 6, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 03, 2019

July 3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

In honor and remembrance of Flight Nurse Debra K. Schott, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 30, 2019

June 30, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who gave their lives protecting their …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2019

June 29, 2019 - 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 Jun 29, 2019

June 29, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming - Albany & Johnson

Flags will be flown at half staff “in honor of two soldiers being returned home.”Governor Mark Gordon ordered that flags at the Wyoming Capitol and in Albany, Johnson and Sheridan Counties be flown at …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2019

June 29-July 1, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Illinois

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2019

June 29-July 1, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 28, 2019

June 28, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today ordered flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff starting tomorrow, June 28, in honor of a Trumansburg, New York Soldier who died as a result of inj …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 26, 2019

June 26, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

WHEREAS, former United States Navy servicemember Kevin Yali was born in Paterson and was a longtime resident of Midland Park; andWHEREAS, Kevin was a graduate of Midland Park High School, where he mad …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 25, 2019

June 25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, to honor former Colorad …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 25, 2019

June 25-29, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of int …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2019

June 24, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Hampshire

In memory of the seven victims from Friday's tragic accident in Randolph, New Hampshire, Governor Chris Sununu has directed all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to f …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 24, 2019

June 24, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Monday, June 24, at the Kansas State Capitol complex in honor of former Congresswoman Jan Meyers, who passed away Friday. Meyers served …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 22, 2019

June 22, 2019 - 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 Jun 21, 2019

June 21, 2019 - 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 from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 21, in honor of US Army Private Firs …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2019

June 20-27, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Trooper Jerry Smith (#373) had been killed in a car accident this morning in Morrill County.“Susanne an …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 20, 2019

June 20, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento Police Department Officer Tara O’Sullivan:“Officer O’Sullivan represented the best of what we hope to be as …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 19, 2019

June 19-21, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

From Governor Ivey:I am directing flags be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Springville Firefighter Jared Echols, who died in the line of duty, during a training exercise on Monday, June 1 …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 18, 2019

June 17-18, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all State flags on all State-owned facilities throughout West Virginia, along with the United States flag, be displayed at half-staff IMMEDIATE …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 17, 2019

June 17-26, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 14, 2019

June 14-17, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings immediately, until sunset on the day of the memorial service, to honor Colorado State Trooper William Mo …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 14, 2019

June 14, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri - St. Louis

Governor Mike Parson has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in St. Louis County for one full day on Friday, June 14 to honor Maryland Heights Fire Protection Distric …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 13, 2019

June 13-21, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 12, 2019

June 12, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Today, Governor Phil Murphy directed U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, to honor the life of West Point Cadet Christopher “C.J.” Morgan of West Orange, who die …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 12, 2019

June 12, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

Jun 12, 2019

June 12-16, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 08, 2019

June 8, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of CAL FIRE Captain Stacy Hamilton:“On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our condolences to Captain Stacy …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 07, 2019

June 7-10, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor Carney has ordered the U.S. and Delaware flags lowered to half staff beginning the morning of Friday June 7 through Monday morning June 10 in remembrance of former State Representative Robert …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 01, 2019

June 1-2, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

I am directing flags be flown at half-staff on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and in Autauga and Chilton counties to honor the life and service of state Representative Jimmy Martin. …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 01, 2019

June 1-4, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

Our Nation grieves with those affected by the tragic shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Americans unite in praying for God to comfort the injured and heal the …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 01, 2019

June 1-8, 2019 - 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 to honor the victims of the a …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2019

May 31, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of the nation's oldest Medal of Honor recipient and longtime Bend resident Robert (Bob) Max …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2019

May 31, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Mississippi

Mississippi and our nation have lost a true statesman in Thad Cochran. He was a legend in the United States Senate where he worked tirelessly to move his state and country forward. He was our longest …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 27, 2019

May 27, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Trump'sProclamation on Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2019Whether on the battlefields of Bunker Hill, on the beaches of Normandy, in the jungles of Vietnam, or in the mountains and deserts …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 26, 2019

May 26, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Private First Class William Delaney of Kingston, who was kille …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - South Carolina

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Wisconsin

WHEREAS, on January 31, 2019, Major General Raymond A. Matera passed away at the age of 94;WHEREAS, Major General Raymond A. Matera served as the Adjutant General for the State of Wisconsin from 1979 …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff until sunset on Friday, May 24, 2019 to honor a fallen U.S. sailor.Seaman First Class Wesley Jordan, of Deep River, Iowa, was killed in …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 23, 2019

May 23, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Thursday, May 23, 2019, to honor Phoenix Firefighter Brian Beck Jr. On Sunday, …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 22, 2019

May 22, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff to honor Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Donald …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 20, in honor of …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Wisconsin - Pepin