Why are the Flags at Half Staff Today?

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 22, 2023

March 24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Stitt today issued Executive Order 2023-05, directing all American and Oklahoma flags on state property to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the life and legacy of Deputy Jeremy David …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 22, 2023

March 23, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Delegate William P. "Bill" Stafford, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virgin …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 21, 2023

March 22, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On March 15, 2023, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Kevin J. Carroll passed away at the age of 67. Judge Carroll served his community as a judge for more than 12 years and as a lawyer for 40 years. He re …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 20, 2023

March 19, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Vermont

Governor Scott ordered U.S. & Vermont flags to half-staff March 19, 2023 to honor the three-year anniversary of Vermont's first confirmed Covid-19 fatality. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 17, 2023

March 18, 2023 - 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 loca …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 17, 2023

March 19, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Acting Governor Mike Kehoe ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of Missouri be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Gasconade County on Sunday, March 19, from sunri …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 16, 2023

March 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maine

Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the State Capitol and in the Town of Holden …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 16, 2023

March 16-23, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that U.S. and New Jersey flags fly at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities from Thursday, March 16, 2023 until Thursday, March 23, 2023 in recognition an …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sunset today, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. This is in honor of former State Dele …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 15, 2023

March 14-16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Delaware

In recognition and memory of Representative Donna Stone’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 14, 2023

March 13-17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buil …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 13, 2023

March 13, 2023 - 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 10, 2023

March 11, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in the State of Indiana in honor and remembrance of Master Trooper James R. Bailey who was killed in the line of duty.Flags should …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 10, 2023

March 9-15, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren ordered all flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff March 9-15, 2023 to honor first president of the Navajo Nation Peterson Zah. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 10, 2023

March 5-11, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

Governor Brad Little ordered the immediate lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags to honor former Governor Phil Batt, who passed away peacefully at his home today, on his 96th birthday.“Governor …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 10, 2023

March 10, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Johnson County in honor of Korean War veteran Sgt. Charles Garrigus, Jr. The war veteran’s remains were identified more than 70 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 08, 2023

March 9, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Vanderburgh County in honor and remembrance of Asson Hacker. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputy died in the line of duty d …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 06, 2023

March 3, 2023 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Governor Lombardo ordered U.S. and Nevada flags at the State Capitol and all state public buildings and grounds to half-staff March 3, 2023 through interment (unknown) of the last …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 06, 2023

March 3-9, 2023 - 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 ha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2023

March 4, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

 Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds remain lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 4 to honor …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2023

March 2-4, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

 Governor Gretchen Whitmer has 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 Friday, March 3 to honor an …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2023

February 27, 2023 - March 3, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at ha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2023

February 23, 2023 - March 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the passing of former Gov. Tony Earl, the 41st governor of the state of Wisconsin. After suffering a stroke this past weekend, Gov. Earl was hospitalized, spending h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2023

March 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Noem ordered flags to half-staff at the State Capitol March 3, 2023 to honor former Representative Jack Billion.

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 03, 2023

March 4, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Perry County in honor and remembrance of the former Mayor of Tell City, Bill Goffinet.Flags should be flown at half-staff in Pe …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Mar 01, 2023

February 28, 2023 - March 1, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor and in accordance with Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings are to fly at half-staff effective immediately until sunset …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 28, 2023

February 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, February 28, in honor of former North Carolina Congressman Jim Broyhi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 27, 2023

February 14-27, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Michigan

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 raised to full-staff on M …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 26, 2023

February 26, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Feb. 26, 2023, in honor of Fire Chief Todd J. Yandre of the Lake Mills Fire …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 25, 2023

February 25, 2023 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Following the unexpected death of State Representative Kris Jordan (R-Ostrander) Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff at th …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 24, 2023

February 24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Governor Maura T. Healey today issued the following statement on the passing of former Massachusetts Congressman John W. Olver. She has also ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state buil …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 24, 2023

February 19-24, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 23, 2023

February 23, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in honor and memory of World War II veteran Herman Schmidt f …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 21, 2023

February 22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Governor Mike Parson today ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties on Wednesday, February 22, to honor Kan …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 21, 2023

February 22, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Washington

I am deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Jay Miller, 52, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facili …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 20, 2023

February 20, 2023 - 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 17, 2023

February 20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Monday, February 20, 2023 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Monday, February 20, 2023 f …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 17, 2023

February 20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Tippecanoe County in honor and remembrance of the former Mayor of Lafayette, Dave Heath.Flags should be flown at half-staff in …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 17, 2023

February 17-20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Monday, Feb. 20, in honor of two Tennessee National Guard pilots killed in a …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2023

February 17-18, 2023 - 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 the Ha …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2023

February 17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On January 20, 2023, former Representative James Rollins Eddy passed away at the age of 91. From 1963 to 1968, Representative Eddy represented Broward County and District 82 in the Florida House. Duri …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2023

February 16-20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and State office buildings shall be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately until sunset on Monday, February 20, 2023, to mark two solemn …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2023

February 16-17, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In honor of the 10,000 Kansans lost due to COVID-19 and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly today directed flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective immediately …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 16, 2023

February 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 318, 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, agencies, and inst …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2023

February 9-20, 2023 - 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 14, 2023

February 14-15, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset February 15 to honor Gresham Firefighter Brandon Norbury, who died after suffering c …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2023

February 7-14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Feb 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 - 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, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalt …

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