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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 14, 2019

April 14, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, April 1 …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 14, 2019

April 14, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2019

April 10-30, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of two Marine Corps Reservists who were killed in Parwan Province, Afghanistan on April 8 …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 09, 2019

April 9, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all state owned facilities from sunrise on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, until sunset on Tuesday, …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2019

April 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 in respect and memory of former Virginia State Senator and Delegate Eva F. Scott.I he …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2019

April 8, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Flags at the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings are flying at half-staff today to honor a Lansing serviceman.Marine LCpl. James Tien Tan Huynh, 25, is being remembered today for his serv …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 08, 2019

April 8-16, 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 Apr 06, 2019

April 6, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee - State Capitol

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in memory of former Representative Ben West, Jr. of Nashville. West …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 05, 2019

April 5, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Indiana - Montgomery

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Montgomery County to be flown at half-staff to honor former Crawfordsville Mayor Glenn Knecht.Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 05, 2019

April 5, 2019 - 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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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 03, 2019

April 3, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Maine

Governor Janet Mills directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately for the remainder of today, April 3, 2019 in honor of a Maine State Trooper w …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 02, 2019

April 2, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, to honor the life of two United States Marine pilots, Ma …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 02, 2019

April 2-18, 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 Apr 01, 2019

April 1, 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 in respect and memory of former Virginia State Senator and Delegate Willard J. Moody, …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 01, 2019

April 1, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - New Jersey

WHEREAS, Mayor Ken Gibson was born Kenneth Allen Gibson on May 15, 1932, in Enterprise, Alabama; andWHEREAS, Mayor Gibson’s family moved to the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey, when he was eight ye …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 31, 2019

March 31-April 6, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas - Hays

Pursuant to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code and 4 U.S.C. §7, State of Texas and United States flags in the County of Hays may be lowered to half-staff on Monday March 31, 2019, in honor of t …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 31, 2019

March 31, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Hawaii

As a mark of respect for the late Hawai‘i State Representative Jackie Young, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff on the day …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 28, 2019

March 28, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Jay Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson, 42, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be l …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 28, 2019

March 28-29, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama - Montgomery

I am directing flags to be displayed at half-staff on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and throughout the City of Montgomery to honor and remember State Representative Dimitri Polizos …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 27, 2019

March 27, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

WHEREAS, every life is precious, Alaskan’s safety is the highest priority, and in times of natural disaster the loss of life leaves a devastating impact; andWHEREAS, March 27, 2019 marks the 55th anni …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 23, 2019

March 23-April 5, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine: U.S. and Ohio flags are lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and grounds in Fairfield County and at the Ohio Statehouse in honor of Spc. Joseph P. Collette, 29, of Lancaster …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 22, 2019

March 22, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 22, 2019 to honor the life of Phoenix Police Department Officer Paul Ruthe …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 21, 2019

March 21, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor's ProclamationWHEREAS, Specialist Jackson D. Johnson, of Jefferson County, Missouri, was a patriotic American who committed to serving his nation by enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve in Febr …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 19, 2019

March 19, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice today ordered all United States and West Virginia flags displayed at the Capitol complex in Charleston and all state facilities throughout Cabell County be lowered to half-staff on Tu …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 19, 2019

March 19-21, 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 Mar 19, 2019

March 19-25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags to half-staff on all State government buildings in honor of New York Department of Transportation Maintenance Worker Dennis (Matt) Howe of Owego, Tioga Co …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 16, 2019

March 16, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 16, 2019 for the interment of Staff Sergeant Maximo Flores who died in a …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 15, 2019

March 15-17, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf has issued the following statement in response to the shootings during Friday prayer at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand:“Frances and I are appalled by the senseless shooting …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2019

March 14-21, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Former governor of Maryland, Harry Roe Hughes, died Wednesday at the age of 92.Current Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan released the following statement:“The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to hear of t …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2019

March 14-21, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Governor 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 Patrol Corpora …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 11, 2019

March 11-13, 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 Mar 11, 2019

March 11-15, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer is leading the State of Alaska's effort to honor the memory of five Alaska Natives for their heroic contributions to American victories in World War II. The five men, R …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 10, 2019

March 10-12, 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 Mar 07, 2019

March 7-10, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy wish to express their condolences to the family of former Alaska Governor Keith Miller. Miller, Alaska’s third Governor, passed away la …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 06, 2019

March 6, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, March 6, when members of the public and state government will honor the life of Oregon …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2019

March 3-10, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

I am directing flags be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the 23 lives lost to the violent and unforgiving tornadoes in Lee County. Sunday afternoon, tornadoes ravaged parts of Alabama, lea …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2019

March 3-10, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Maine

Following the release last night of the details regarding the public service for Maine firefighter Captain Joel Barnes of Berwick, Governor Janet Mills today directed that the United States and State …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2019

March 2, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in honor of the ultimate sacrifice …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2019

March 2, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Pennsylvania - Greene

Governor Wolf Orders Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Greene County Sheriff Brian TennantHarrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 02, 2019

March 2-3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered in Honor of Maine National Guardsman Thomas SmallGovernor Janet Mills today directed that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag at all Maine National …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2019

February 23, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Jim Justice today ordered all United States and West Virginia flags displayed at the Capitol complex in Charleston and all state facilities throughout the state be lowered to hal …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 18, 2019

February 18, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana - Sullivan

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Sullivan County to be flown at half-staff to honor Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Tyler Clidienst.Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 18, 2019

February 18, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that U.S. and Kentucky flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier, Army Chief Warrant Offic …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2019

February 16, 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 in respect and memory of former U.S. Representative and Secretary of the Army, John O …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2019

February 16, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

WHEREAS, on February 8, 2019, Bryan Rodriguez, an infrastructure repair crew leader for the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while on duty;WHE …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2019

February 16-18, 2019 - 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 Joyce Anne Noel. Flags will remain lo …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2019

February 14, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

WHEREAS, on February 14, 2018, a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, taking 17 innocent lives; andWHEREAS, the lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2019

February 14 & 23, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy wish to express their sincerest condolences to the family of former Lieutenant Governor Jack Coghill who passed away this morning at the age o …

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