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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 27, 2026

May 3, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial honors the brave men and women of the fire service who gave their lives in the line of duty. Each year, the memorial observance serves as a national reminder …

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Apr 27, 2026

April 25, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

The family of Governor Dirk Kempthorne released the following statement following his passing in Boise Friday evening. “The family of Governor Dirk Kempthorne shares with deep sadness that he ha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 24, 2026

April 28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - California

On Workers’ Memorial Day, we acknowledge, remember, and honor all those who lost their lives or were injured on the job, and renew our commitment to securing safe and healthy working conditions …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 23, 2026

April 23-27, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt has directed that all American and Oklahoma flags on state property be flown at half-staff in honor of LeFlore County Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay, who recently lost h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 23, 2026

April 23, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Dakota

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, unt …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 21, 2026

April 20-27, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered United States and West Virginia state flags at the Capitol Complex and at all state facilities throughout West Virginia to be flown at half-staff in honor of form …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half Staff Alert - Hawai'i

Governor Josh Green today announced the lowering of flags to honor the life and legacy of former Governor George R. Ariyoshi, Hawaiʻi’s third and longest-serving governor in state history. He le …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2026

April 18, 2026 - 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 Apr 17, 2026

April 21, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former Ohio House of Representatives member William ‘Bill’ Patmon, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2026

April 17, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2026

April 17, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer To honor the passing of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, I hereby direct the flags of the United Statesand the State of Florida to be flown at half-st …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 - 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 Apr 15, 2026

April 17, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, April 17, 2026, in honor of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 14, 2026

April 12, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the life and public service of Former Representative Eliot Engel, who passed away on Friday, April 10, at the age of 79. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

April 13, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

In honor of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Gregory T. Triplett, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in St. Louis …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

April 10-14, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt has directed that all American and Oklahoma flags on state property be flown at half-staff from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

April 13, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 13, 2026, to honor the former United States Sen …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Mayor Roy Johnson On Monday, March 23, 2026, Former Mayor Roy Johnson of Holly Hill passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He began his career of service in th …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

March 14, 2026 - April 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

The flags of the United States of America and the state of Ohio may return to full-staff at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, following the funerals of Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Master …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 - Full-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves proclaims a day of official mourning in the State of Mississippi in memory of Jackson County Deputy Michael "Mike" Leroy Jimerson and directs that all flags be flown at half-staff on b …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former Ohio House of Representatives member L. Helen Rankin, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 07, 2026

April 11, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 11, in honor of a Kentucky airman who died while supporting Operation …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 06, 2026

April 7-9, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup on Tuesday, April 7, to sundown on Thursday, April …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 06, 2026

April 6-11, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylva …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 02, 2026

April 10, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Washington

From Governor Bob Ferguson's Desk: I am deeply saddened by the death of United States Air Force Major Ariana Savino, 31, from Covington, Washington, who di …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 02, 2026

April 4, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 4 in honor of North Carolina State House …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 31, 2026

April 4, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Seth Koval, who was killed in action overseas in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12, 2026.Captain Koval ser …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 31, 2026

March 31 - April 1, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff tomorrow March 31, 2026 and April 1, 2026, pursuant to the United States Flag Code, in honor of Chief Delvis H …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 30, 2026

March 30-31, 2026 - 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 Mar 30, 2026

March 30, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered the lowering of flags at the Capitol Complex in Montgomery and statewide Monday March 30, 2026, in honor of U.S. Military service members stationed in Alabama, who lost their liv …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 30, 2026

March 28 - 31, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all state office buildings shall be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Tuesday, March 31, in memory of two Kenwood Mid …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 29, 2026

March 29, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Mooreordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, March 29, 2026. This is the day of interment for former St …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 27, 2026

March 27, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff March 27, 2026 to honor former Sheriff William Earl Hilton.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 26, 2026

March 27, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of decorated U.S. Army National Guard Major and NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 26, 2026

March 27, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 25, 2026

March 25, 2026 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

WHEREAS:  Stan Berry served as the Arkansas Representative for Arkansas’ 44th District from 2023 to 2026. Berry passed away on March 23, 2026, loved by family, friends, and colleagues, and …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 24, 2026

March 25-28, 2026 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt today issued an executive order directing all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 24, 2026

March 25-27, 2026 - 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 Mar 24, 2026

March 24-28, 2026 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of former State Senator Nancy Cook, who passed away on March 23, …

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