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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Roane County to be displayed at half-staff from midnight until sunset on Wed …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 20, 2024

May 22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in honor …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 20, 2024

May 21, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on State buildings to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on May 21 in honor of Staff Sergeant Benedicto Albizu Jr., a retired member of the New York State Pol …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 18, 2024

May 13-18, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff starting at sunrise on May 13 through interment in honor of New York State Thruway Authority employee Vincent …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 17, 2024

May 18, 2024 - POW/MIA Flag Alert - Virginia

This is an order to display the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia at full staff on public buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2024. Pur …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 16, 2024

May 17, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 17, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in recognition of the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Ceremony.The 32 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Governor Grisham ordered U.S. and New Mexico flags to half-staff May 16, 2024 to honor Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde.Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement followi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 16, 2024

May 22-24, 2024 - 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 May 14, 2024

May 15, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

Every day, police officers pin on their shields and walk out the door, rushing into harm’s way to keep the rest of us safe. Being a police officer is more than what they do — it is who they are …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 14, 2024

May 15, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 358, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencie …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 14, 2024

May 10-18, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Friday, May 10 for Iowa’s Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony, until sunset on Saturday, May 18 for the dura …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans D …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Correctional Officer Frank Salas:“As we remember Correctional Officer Frank Salas fo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 13, 2024

May 12, 2024 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 07, 2024

May 6-13, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Utah

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of the passing o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2024

May 9, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff across the state from sunup until sundown on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in honor of former Kans …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 06, 2024

May 6, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 6, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day.Governor Hobbs issued the follo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2024

May 5, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Biden will order all flags to half-staff on May 5, 2024 to honor the 89 firefighters who died in 2023. His official proclamation for National Firefighters Memorial Day will be here as s …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2024

May 4, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Missouri from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 4, 2024, as a mark of respect for …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 03, 2024

May 3, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Stitt ordered U.S. & Oklahoma flags to half-staff on state properties to honor former Mayor of Moore, Glenn Lewis. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 02, 2024

May 3, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024, in honor and respect of Yuma City Councilman Gary Knight, who p …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 01, 2024

May 2, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered flags on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex and in Mobile County to half-staff May 2, 2024 to honor former State Representative, Major General Jerome Gary Co …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 01, 2024

May 3, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset, Friday, May 3, 2024, for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 30, 2024

May 3, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of Billerica Police Officer, Sgt. Ian Taylor, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, has ordered tha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 30, 2024

May 1-2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 357, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, when services will be held to remember and …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 30, 2024

April 30, 2024 - May 3, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Friday, May 3 in honor of the four officers killed in the line of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 29, 2024

April 29, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jonathan Stewart:“Deputy Stewart’s service to the people of Los Angeles will …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 29, 2024

April 30, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Pasco County Commissioner Gary Bradford passed away at the age of 65 after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. He leaves behind his loving wife Debbie, his son Daniel, and h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 29, 2024

May 2, 2024 & April 22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 2, 2024 for the interment of former Speaker Jim Weiers, who passed awa …

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