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November 19-22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

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

November 19-22, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of city of Napoleon Patrolman Tyler Murrey, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon all public bu …

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November 18, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff all day on Monday, November 18, 2024, on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery, and in the City of Mobile and throughout Mobile …

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November 1-17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 17, 2024

November 1-17, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of the Village of Somerset Mayor Tom Johnson, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-st …

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November 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

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

November 16, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 16, 2024 to honor fallen MMN2 Petty Officer Second Class Elijah Hummel of Altoona. Hum …

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November 16, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

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

November 16, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On October 20, 2024, Former U.S. Congressman and Winter Haven City Commissioner Andrew Ireland passed away at the age of 94. Ireland began his career in public service when he was elected to the Winte …

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November 11, 2024 - Full Staff - United States

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 08, 2024

November 11, 2024 - 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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November 8, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

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

November 8, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Nov. 8, in honor of a game warden recruit who died during training …

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November 6, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 06, 2024

November 6, 2024 - 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 Sheridan County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, November 6 in honor and memory of …

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November 1-5, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 05, 2024

November 1-5, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of the Village of Dresden Mayor Greg Morrison, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine orders that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff …

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November 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

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

November 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Nov. 2 in honor of Senior Investigator John L. Carey — a retired New York State Police …

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November 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

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

November 2, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former Congressman Dave Hobson, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon all public buildings a …

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October 25-31, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 31, 2024

October 25-31, 2024 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of former Ohio Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be lowered upon …

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October 28, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - Illinois

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2024

October 28, 2024 - 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 in h …

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October 25, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - California

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 25, 2024

October 25, 2024 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Newsom ordered U.S. & California flags to half-staff at the State Capitol October 25, 2024 to honor Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans and Lt. Serena N. Wileman.