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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 23, 2025

April 26, 2025 - 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 on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis - April 21-26, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I he …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 21, 2025

April 19, 2025 through Interment (Unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Town and Country Fire District Lieutenant Paul Charles Mickolick, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 19, 2025

May 4, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

  President Trump will order all flags to half-staff on May 4, 2025 to honor the 70 firefighters who died in 2024. His official proclamation will be posted as soon as it is avilable.   …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 18, 2025

April 19, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

 Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Tippecanoe County in honor of Firefighter John G. ‘Robi’ Robinson, 53, of Lafayette. Robinson passed away in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 18, 2025

April 19 - 25, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Stitt has directed the lowering of American and Oklahoma flags on state property to half-staff on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 8 AM through 5PM on Friday April 25, 2025. This is done in hono …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 18, 2025

April 18-21, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

From the desk of Ron DeSantis: On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a gunman opened fire on Florida State University’s campus killing two and injuring five others. In memory of the lives lost in this tr …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 18, 2025

April 17- Interment (Unknown), 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Tri-Community Fire District Firefighter John Saunders, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 17, 2025

April 21, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

cting Governor Way today signed Executive Order No. 385, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Monday, April 21, 2025, in recognition and mourning of the lives lost due to the roo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 16, 2025

April 16, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

On Friday, April 11, 2025, City Commissioner Manolo Reyes passed away at the age of 80. Commissioner Reyes was a devoted public servant who spent his career committed to bettering the lives of the peo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 15, 2025

April 16, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered U.S. & Alabama flags in Mobile County to half-staff April 16, 2025 to honor former State Representative Mary Stephens Zoghby. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 15, 2025

April 16, 2025 - 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 l …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 14, 2025

April 15-17, 2025 - 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 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 14, 2025

April 14, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 14, in honor of former New York State representative, John LaFal …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 11, 2025

April 12-13, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered at half staff to honor the lives of more than 200 individuals who were killed in the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Sant …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 11, 2025

April 12, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Franklin County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses state …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 11, 2025

April 13, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Clay County in honor of Volunteer Firefighter, EMT, and Clay County Deputy Coroner Roy A. Smith of North Centerpoint. Smith pas …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 11, 2025

April 12, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Florida

Governor DeSantis ordered flags to half-staff April 12, 2025 in Walton County to honor Deputy William May. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 11, 2025

April 12, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, April 12, 2025, to honor and remember former state Represen …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 09, 2025

April 10, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, in honor of Whitewater Fire Protection District Chief Garry Moore, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Cape Girardeau Coun …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 09, 2025

April 12, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sweetwater County from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 12 in honor and memory …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 04, 2025

April 6, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in honor of John J. “Bubber” Snow, III and in re …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 04, 2025

April 4-7, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Hawai'i

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 04, 2025

April 4-9, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Governor DeWine order U.S. & Ohio flags to half-staff in the City of Shelby April 4-9, 2025 to honor Mayor Doris Payne-Bilglin. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 01, 2025

April 2, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. and Louisiana flags to half-staff over the State Capitol and all state buildings April 2, 2025 in honor of J. Bennet Johnston, former United States Senator and member …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Apr 01, 2025

April 1, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. and Louisiana flags to half-staff over the State Capitol and all state buildings April 1, 2025 in honor of Sergeant Grant James Candies. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 31, 2025

March 31, 2025 - April 2, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff; United States Flag will be at Half-Staff   This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff&n …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 28, 2025

March 27-29, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Stitt odered U.S. & Oklahoma flags to half-staff on state property March 27-30, 2025 to honor former U.S. Representative Wes Watkins.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 28, 2025

March 29, 2025 - 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 Mar 27, 2025

March 27, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance DayMar 27, 2025 WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis, and as one of the world’s most seismically-act …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 27, 2025

March 27-28, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

Texas has lost a longtime leader and dedicated public servant with the death of Carole Keeton. As a mark of respect for her public service as school board president, state insurance commissioner, mayo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 27, 2025

March 26, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Marysville Police Department Officer Osmar Rodarte: “Our thoughts are with the Marysville community and Officer Rodart …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 26, 2025

March 27, 2025 - Full-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, March 27, 2025, in honor of a Kentuckian who died while serving on active duty in the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 26, 2025

March 25, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of King City Police Department Sergeant Ryan Kenedy: “Jennifer and I mourn alongside the King City community over the sud …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 24, 2025

March 25, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

To mark the passing of Lt. Gregg Shelton and commemorate his twenty years of service to the Elsmere Police Department and the people of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags at all state-owned bu …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 24, 2025

March 14-31, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Gordon and all of Wyoming mourn the loss of former United States Senator Al Simpson, who passed away Friday, March 14 in Cody. The Governor has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be lo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 21, 2025

March 22, 2025 - 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 Mar 20, 2025

March 21, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 21, 2025, to honor and remember former state Senator Darwin …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 19, 2025

March 20, 2025 - Full-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, March 20, 2025, in honor of a sergeant with the Department of Corrections who died whi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 18, 2025

March 19, 2025 - 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 18, 2025

March 21, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Adams County in honor of William "Bill" McKean, the former Mayor of Berne. McKean passed away at the age of 76 on Friday, March 14. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 - Full-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags to half-staff March 17, 2024 to honor first responders Jakob Kindt, Dustin Pope, and Cal Wesolowski. …

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Mar 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr.: “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 17, 2025

March 16-17, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of former Congresswoman Nita Lowey beginning immediately and through sunset on March 17, 2025. “I’m de …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 17, 2025

March 15-20, 2025 - 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 from sunrise on Saturday, March 15, 2025, to Sunset on Thursda …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2025

March 15, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the flag of the United States and the flag of Missouri be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Cooper County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in King …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2025

March 14, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Randolph County in honor of Ridgeville Firefighter Donald "Hev" Caylor. Caylor passed away at the age of 66 on Sunday, March 9, in t …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2025

March 16, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, March 16, 2025.  This is for former State Delegate Fr …

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