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

October 21, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Officer Lauren Craven served her community with pride and dedication. Jennifer and I are heartbroken by her loss. We join her family, friends, and fellow officers in mourning. Flags at the State Capit …

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

October 22, 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 Wednesday, October 22 to honor and remember former Congresswoman Carolyn C …

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

October 20, 2025 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags lowered to half staff at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state buildings in Wayne County to remember the life and service of Don Perdue. The flag …

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

October 21, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell passed away at the age of 62. Commissioner Greenwell was a devoted public servant who was passionate about the well-being of his co …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 20, 2025

October 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 Tuesday, October 21 to honor and remember former state legislator Don Koiv …

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

October 17, 2025 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is in honor of Delegate Charles J. Otto, who passed away today, Friday, Oct …

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

October 18, 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 Oct 17, 2025

October 25, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Today, Gov. Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff and remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025, honoring Iowa Senator Claire Celsi on the day …

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

October 17, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on October 17, 2025, in memory of the victims of the tragic explosi …

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

October 16, 2025 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown …

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

October 17, 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, Friday, October 17, 2025. This is for former Secretary of the Department of General Se …

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Oct 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Please see the statement below from Governor Joe Lombardo on the death of Nevada District Court Judge Jim C. Shirley. “Judge Shirley was a deeply respected judge and community leader, and Donna …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alert Staff on Oct 13, 2025

October 13, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff October 13, 2025 to honor Deputy Charles William Riley.

Posted by Half-Staff Alert Staff on Oct 13, 2025

October 17, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Washington

I am deeply saddened by the deaths of four Washington-based soldiers whose lives were lost on September 17, 2025, while serving on active duty in the United States Army: Chief Warrant Officer Three An …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alert Staff on Oct 13, 2025

October 15, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Washington

I am deeply saddened by the death of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, 57, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Saturday, September 27, 2025. I hereby direct that Washing …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 10, 2025

October 12, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Firefighter EMT Glenn Collins, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash on his way to work on O …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 10, 2025

September 27, 2025 & October 11, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremon …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 10, 2025

October 11, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Scott, New Madrid, and Mississippi counties, all police stations, sheriffs' offices, and Missouri …

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

October 11, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew "Drew" Gunnison Cully, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in th …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2025

October 7, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from sunrise to sunset to honor a fallen soldier from Pacific Junction, Iowa, who was killed during World …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2025

October 7, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 7 in remembrance of the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel two yea …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2025

October 4, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - California

“Jennifer and I are saddened by the loss of Officer Barrantes. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. Officer Barrantes served his community with d …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 03, 2025

October 4, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Charles C. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 03, 2025

October 4, 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 Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in honor and rememb …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 03, 2025

October 3, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff October 3, 2025 to honor Louis Joseph Lambert, Jr., former Louisiana Senator, Public Service Commissioner, and gubernatorial candidate. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 03, 2025

October 4, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #276, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 4, 2025, in honor of Adam Zirbel, who unexpected …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2025

October 3, 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 Friday, October 3, 2025, in tribute to Deputy Fire Chief James “Jimmy” L. To …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2025

October 2, 2025 through interment (unknown) - 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 Sep 30, 2025

October 3, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, Octobe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 29, 2025

September 29, 2025 - October 1, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Hawai'i

Governor Green ordered U.S. & Hawai‘i flags to half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard, in condolences to the victims of gun violence at the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 29, 2025

September 29, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Trooper Craig Gaines tragically succumbed to injuries he sustained in the line of duty. Trooper Gaines was a hero who took pride in protecting his community from danger. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 29, 2025

September 27, 2025 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands fire crew member who was struck by a fall …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 29, 2025

September 28, 2025 - October 3, 2025 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has 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 Sep 26, 2025

September 28, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 28, to honor Minnesota firefighters w …

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

September 26 & 27, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 26, in honor of Brenna Kulikowski and Saturday, Sept. 27, in honor of Damon Thompson. Both Timber Me …

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

September 17-25, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

On Wednesday, September 17, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and gro …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alert Staff on Sep 24, 2025

September 25, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be lowered in honor of New York State Police Sergeant and Troop K Station Commander Nigel K. Barnett who tragically passed a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alert Staff on Sep 24, 2025

September 24, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

Governor Landry ordered U.S. & Louisiana flags to half-staff September 24, 2025 to honor Hurricane Rita Remembrance Day.

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

September 19-25, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities to honor Magistrate Jud …

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

September 19, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

2025-09-19 Section 53-3-165 of the South Carolina Code of Laws designates the third Friday in September of each year as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Carolina, and provides that flags atop state an …

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

September 19, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

Pursuant to § 2.2-3310.1 of the Code of Virginia, all agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth shall display the POW/MIA flag at full staff on public buildings on National POW/MIA Recognitio …

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

September 19, 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, September 19, 2025, to honor and remember former state Senator Br …

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

September 17-20, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Mike Braun has declared a period of mourning in parts of northwest Indiana to honor the life and service of Nancy Dembowski, a former Indiana lawmaker who died Monday, Sept. 15, at the age of …

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

September 17 & 18, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters who tragically lost their lives on-duty in a vehicle crash late Sunday evening. Flags sh …

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

September 19, 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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Sep 17, 2025

September 17-19, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Consistent with protocol, Governor Mike Braun has declared a period of mourning in Dubois County to honor the life and service of Lucas Gehlhausen, a volunteer firefighter with the Celestine Volunteer …

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

September 18, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that the United States and Alaska flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 18th, in honor of former Senator Judy Salo.

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

September 15, 2025 through interment (unknown) - 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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