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August 9, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 09, 2019

August 9, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

WHEREAS, Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford, was a distinguished author and professor who wrote numerous works of fiction, including plays and children’s literature; andWHEREAS, Toni Morrison w …

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August 9-14, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 09, 2019

August 9-14, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy today issued the following statement on the passing of Alaska Senator Chris Birch:“Rose and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passin …

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August 8, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 08, 2019

August 8, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

The El Paso community was struck by a heinous and senseless act of violence today. Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific shooting and to the entire community in this time of loss. As such, …

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August 5, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 05, 2019

August 5, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the U.S. and Michigan flags to be displayed half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Monday, August 5, to honor the service of fallen soldier Chief Warrant Offi …

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August 5, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Montana

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 05, 2019

August 5, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Montana

I hereby order all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Monday, August 5th, 2019 in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch Fire and in memory of all wildland firef …

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August 3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 03, 2019

August 3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, August 3, 2019 to honor a fallen U.S. soldier.Cpl. Ralph L. Bennett, of Ames, Iowa, was last seen o …

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August 3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Aug 03, 2019

August 3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor’s Flag Order for the State Capitol in RichmondThis 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 forme …

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July 31, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 31, 2019

July 31, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered that all Ohio and U.S. flags be lowered at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds throughout Williams County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the R …

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July 27, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 27, 2019

July 27, 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 Saturday, July 27, 2019, to honor Sergeant Majo …

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July 25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 25, 2019

July 25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday ordered state flags to half staff Friday, July 26, in honor of the memory of Jeff Stroble, 46, the Roswell firefighter who died Sunday, July 21.Stroble, a 17-y …

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July 24-25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 24, 2019

July 24-25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that flags on all state government buildings be lowered Wednesday, July 24th, until interment to honor Robert Morgenthau.Governor Cuomo released the following s …

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July 19, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 19, 2019

July 19, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 19, 2019, in honor of two Kentucky servicemen who were killed in action during World War …

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July 18, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 18, 2019

July 18, 2019 - 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 Thursday, July 18, 2019 to honor the life and service of Sergeant First C …

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

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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July 11, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

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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July 9, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

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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July 3, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

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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June 30, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

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

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

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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June 25, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

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

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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June 24, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

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

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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June 20, 2019 - Half-Staff Alert - California

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

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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