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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

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 2019

May 19, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and at all state-owned facilities throughout Putnam Cou …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 18, 2019

May 18, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas flags in Santa Fe and at the state Capitol be lowered to half-staff on the one year anniversary of the tragic shooting that occurred at Santa Fe High School …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 18, 2019

May 18, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia - Chatham

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to his authority, has ordered the Wyoming State flag be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Legislator Richard “Dick” Sadler from sunrise to sunset on Friday, M …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 17, 2019

May 17-21, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 16, 2019, to honor the service of Arm …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 16, 2019

May 16, 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 Thursday, May 16, 2019, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in Syria while …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - New York

Please be advised that Flags should be flown at half-staff on the fifteenth day of May, Peace Officer Memorial Day.

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-st …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Entire United States

FACT: On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 58 hours. Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, more than 20,000 U.S. law e …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 15, 2019

May 15-17, 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 May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis today ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all state buildings and properties to honor victims of the shooting at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch. Flags should be lowered imm …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 14, 2019

May 14, 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 May 14, 2019

May 14-18, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska Representative Bill Williams:“Real leaders do not come along very often, …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 13, 2019, to honor the life and service …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Friday, May 10 in honor of Mooresville P …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - 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 Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 08, 2019

May 8, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Wednesday, May 8 in honor of UNC Charlot …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 08, 2019

May 8, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 08, 2019

May 8-10, 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 May 07, 2019

May 7, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Nevada

WHEREAS, there are certain individuals in the history of the State of Nevada whose character and conviction transcend political divides and inspire us all to make Nevada a better place, and Nevada Sta …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2019

May 6, 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, May 6, 2019, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in Iraq while supportin …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2019

May 6, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the State of Wyoming flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sweetwater County from sunrise to sunset on May 6, 2019 in honor of former Green Riv …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2019

May 3, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, and through sunset on Friday, May 3, to honor th …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2019

May 3, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - New Jersey

WHEREAS, United States Army Private First Class (PFC) Anthony P. Steitz was a longtime resident of Union Township; andWHEREAS, PFC Steitz was in his junior year at Union High School; andWHEREAS, PFC S …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2019

May 3, 2019 - Half Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Friday, May 3, 2019 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Friday, May 3, 2019 for F …

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