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

June 24, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, June 24, 2023. This is the day of interment for former State Senator Norm …

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

June 23, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Warren Randolph McGraw, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and We …

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

June 21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 334, ordering 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, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 19, 2023

June 16-21, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 to honor the l …

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

June 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 16, 2023, to honor fallen Army Cpl. Delbert White of Ottumwa, Iowa. White died as a prison …

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

June 15-20, 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 buildi …

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

June 15-16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on June 15 and 16 in honor of fallen Captain Christopher J. Garrow."Captain Christopher J. Garrow was a fearl …

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

June 15, 2023 - 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 Thursday, June 15, 2023, in tribute to Specialist Jayson Reed Haven of the South Car …

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

June 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Newton and Jasper counties on Wednesday, June 14, in honor of Ron Richard …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 09, 2023

June 12, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

Seven years ago, on June 12, 2016, a shooter claiming alliance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant committed a horrific act of terrorism against the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities at Pulse Nig …

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

June 9, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, June 9, 2023, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exerci …

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

June 8, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags in to half-staff June 8, 2023 to honor Madison police officer Horren Randall "Randy" Tyler. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 07, 2023

June 8-10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags at the State Capitol will be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Thursday, June 8 until sunset on Saturday, June 10 in memory of State Representative Carson W. “Bill” …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 07, 2023

June 9, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 331, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, June 9, 2023 in honor of the Honorable Lisa Payne Thornton. Judge Thornton …

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

June 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, June 7, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exercise. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 05, 2023

June 6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. This is the day of interment for former Secretary of S …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2023

June 4, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset, Sunday, June 4, 2023, for Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day hono …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 02, 2023

June 3, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - West Virginia

In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Senator William “Billy” Wayne Bailey, Jr., Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2023

June 1, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, June 1, in honor of a Scott County Deputy Sheriff who died in the line of dut …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

The Governor orders that all flags on state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in tribute to Firefighter James Michael Muller of the Irmo Fire …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2023

May 22, 2023 - June 24, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Huckabee-Sanders ordered U.S. & Arkansas flags to half-staff immediately through interment to honor former Congressman Marion Berry.A memorial worship service will be held for Marion …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2023

May 31, 2023 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

Governor's Order for the Commonwealth of 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 Vir …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2023

May 31, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Randolph County in honor of volunteer firefighter Kyle Osgood. Osgood tragically lost his life in a vehicular accident involvin …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 - 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 Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in honor of Chief Luther T. Reynolds of the Charleston Police Dep …

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

May 27, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, May 27, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in a training exercise in M …

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

May 27, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Governor Evers has ordered the lowering of all U.S. and Wisconsin State flags on Saturday, May 27, 2023, as a mark of respect for Navy Seaman Second Class David Joseph Riley. Flags will remain lowered …

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

May 24, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff tomorrow and issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 11:30 AM CT in memory of …

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

May 22-25, 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 May 23, 2023

May 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Biden will order all flags to half-staff from Sunrise until Noon on Monday, May 29, 2023 in honor of Memorial Day. The Official Proclamation on Prayer for Peace:"On Memorial Day, we hon …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on May 19, 2023

May 20, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Mississippi

Governor Reeves ordered U.S. & Mississippi flags in Hinds County to half-staff May 19, 2023 to honor Hinds County Judge Larita Cooper-Stokes. …

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

May 18, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 330, ordering 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, …

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

May 15, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris:“Jennifer and I join Riverside County in mourning the tragic loss of De …

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