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

March 10, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Colorado

Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry r …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 04, 2024

March 4, 2024 - 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 Mar 01, 2024

April 20, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Noem ordered U.S. & South Dakota flags to half-staff at the State Capitol April 20th, 2024 to honor former state legislator Burton “Burt” Elliot.

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

March 2, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmerhas ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 2 to honor and …

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

March 1, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Donovan Davis, 21, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities …

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

February 19-28, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

This is a reminder that all United States and Minnesota flags at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota should return to full-staff at sunset today, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, following the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 27, 2024

February 21-27, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Rhode Island

Governor Dan McKee has directed Rhode Island state flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment in me …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 26, 2024

February 14, 2024 - March 1, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Gordon has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide on Friday, March 1 from sunrise to sunset in honor and memory of Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of the Sherida …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2024

February 23-24, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - American Samoa

Acting Governor Talauega E.V. Ale ordered U.S. & American Samoa flags to half-staff February 23-24, 2024 to honor former Senator HC Afoafouvale Leulumoega Fou Su’esu’e Lutu.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2024

February 14 & 26, 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 February 14, 2024 and on the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Marine Sergeant Alec …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2024

February 24, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - New Hampshire

Following the death of Marine Captain Jack Casey, a CH-53E helicopter pilot from Dover, New Hampshire, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings in the State of New Hampshire to …

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

February 23, 2024 - March 1, 2024 - 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 buildings …

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

February 24, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, February 24, 2024. This is for former State Senator Larry E. Hain …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 21, 2024

February 27, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags at the State Capitol, in Cherokee County, and all Dept. of Public Safety locations to half-staff February 27, 2024 to honor Trooper Winston Redner. …

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

February 21, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered flags at the State Capitol and in Jefferson County to half-staff February 21, 2024 to honor former State Senator Jack Biddle III. …

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

February 22, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, February 22nd, in honor of former Legislator Tom Anderson who passed Februar …

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

February 24, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in honor of Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan, a Kansan who died in the shoot …

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

February 20, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 19, 2024

February 20, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for Civil Rights Heroes Day. This day recognizes …

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

February 16, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Justice has ordered U.S. & West Virginia flags to half-staff at the Capitol Complex and all State facilities in Jefferson County to honor West Virginia Delegate Calvin Dale Manuel. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 15, 2024

February 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 355, 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 Feb 15, 2024

February 17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags on all state buildings and grounds to half-staff February 17, 2024 to honor Sergeant Breonna Alexsondria Moffett. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 15, 2024

February 16-17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on February 16 and 17, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen New York State Police Trooper Steven A. Tyr …

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

February 14, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Christopher Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina M …

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

February 15, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Scientific Technician, Mary Valentine, and directs that Washington State and United States flags a …

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

February 19, 2024 - Full-Staff Alert - Entire United States

There's always confusion on Washington's birthday, whether the flag should be flown at half-staff or full-staff. Fact is, the American flag should be proudly flown at full-staff on Washington's birthd …

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

February 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 16, 2024, in honor of Lance Cpl. Donavan Davis …

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

February 14-19, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Governor Grisham ordered U.S. & New Mexcio flags to half-staff February 14-19, 2024 to honor Officer Jonah Hernandez. …

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

February 13, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags on all state buildings and grounds to half-staff February 13, 2024 to honor Staff Sergeant William Jerome Rivers. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 12, 2024

February 14, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesda …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 12, 2024

February 12, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Friday, February 2, 2024, Trooper Zachary Fink was killed in the line of duty at the age of 26. Trooper Fink died a hero while protecting his community from danger. Trooper Fink served the State of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 12, 2024

February 13, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmerhas ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 11, 2024

February 11, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On January 30, 2024, Former Representative Marlene O’Toole passed away at the age of 78. O’Toole represented House Districts 42 and 33 from 2008 to 2016 in the Florida House of Representatives. Former …

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