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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 26, 2023

October 26-30, 2023 - Half-Staff - United States

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Const …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2023

October 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #215 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2023

October 26, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered all U.S. and Missouri flags to fly at half-staff at Northeast Correctional Center, the Missouri Department of Corrections' headquarters in Jefferson City, and all g …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2023

November 11, 2023 - Full Staff - United States

On Veterans Day we honor all people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces by flying the flag at full-staff. Veterans Day should not be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembran …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2023

October 27, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor McMaster ordered U.S. & South Carolina flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff October 27, 2023 to honor former representative Reverend Lester P. Branham, Jr. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 24, 2023

October 24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - U.S. Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan ordered U.S. Virgin Islands flags to half-staff October 24, 2023 to honor Daryl George Sr. the director of Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 24, 2023

October 20-27, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag and Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment ( …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 24, 2023

October 25, 2023 - 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 loca …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 23, 2023

October 24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildin …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 23, 2023

October 23, 2023 through interment (unknown)- Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Chester County to immediately fly at half-staff staff until the date of interm …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2023

October 21, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Nebraska

Today, Governor Jim Pillen ordered that U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff honoring first responders across the state. The announcement follows the death this week of an employee wi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - U.S. Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan ordered U.S. Virgin Islands flags to half-staff October 20, 2023 to honor former Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2023

October 13-24, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered the United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to immediately fly at half-staff in honor of Philadelphia Po …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2023

October 18-23, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities until Monday, Octo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2023

October 20-21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Warren County to immediately fly at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, Octobe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2023

October 21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #214 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 21, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Private First C …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 18, 2023

October 19-20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, October 19, 2023, until end of day Friday, October 20, 2023, to honor Delaware Capitol …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 16, 2023

October 16, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Guam

Acting Governor Joshua Tenorio ordered U.S. & Guam flags to half-staff October 16, 2023 to honor former Hågat Mayor Joaquin G. Topasna.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 13, 2023

October 7 & 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

As previously announced, on Sat., Oct. 7, 2023, and Sat., Oct. 14, 2023, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 12, 2023

October 11-12, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - American Samoa

Acting Governor Talauega E.V. Ale ordered U.S. & American Samoa flags to half-staff October 11-12, 2023 to honor Pubic Defender and long time local attorney David Vargas.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 12, 2023

October 13-16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

I have ordered flags in the state to be lowered to half-staff from October 13 through 16 as a solemn gesture of support & mourning for the attack on Israel.New Mexico stands 100% with the nation o …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 12, 2023

October 12-19, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

In honor of North Carolina’s steadfast commitment to supporting the State of Israel and in remembrance of the thousands of dead innocent civilians, Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 11, 2023 until further notice - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff indefinitely starting on Wednesday, October 11 in remembrance of the lives lost as a result of the recen …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 11-14, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags to half-staff at all state buildings October 11-14, 2023 to honor lives lost in Israel. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 12, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the violent attack against Israel committed on Saturday, October 7th by Hamas, which has caused death, injury, and suffering abroad as well as heartache and so …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 11-13, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 until sunset on Friday, October 13, 2023 to honor those who have lost …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 11-14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on Saturday, October 14, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 11-13, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on Friday October 13th, 2023, in support of the State of Israel.“South Dakota, Americ …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 11, 2023

October 11-17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Hawai'i

Governor Green ordered U.S. & Hawai'i flags at state facilities to half-staff October 11-17 to honor the lives lost in Israel.