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August 14, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

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

August 14, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Monday, August 14, 2023 …

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August 9-10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

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

August 9-10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset August 10 to honor Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Service Firefighter Benjamin …

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August 8, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

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

August 8, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered flags to half-staff in the city of Vestavia Hills August 8, 2023 to honor Police Chief Danny P. Rary.
August 08, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

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

August 08, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Johnson County in honor and remembrance of Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy J. Guyer. Deputy Guyer died in the line of d …

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Aug 6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

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

Aug 6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

In observance of the anniversary of the passing of former Woodbine Chief of Police Phillip John DeSantis, Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at al …

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August 2, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

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

August 2, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor and in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, flags over the Tennessee State Capitol and in Macon County shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on W …

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July 30, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - California

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

July 30, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Recruit Alejandro Martinez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department: “Jennifer and I are heartbroken by the …

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July 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

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

July 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Huckabee Sanders has ordered the lowering of the U.S. and Arkansas State Flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday July 28, 2023 in respect for the passing of state treasurer Mark …

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July 26, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

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

July 26, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey has ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, to honor Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton. Firefighter Melton was killed while o …

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July 22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Kentucky

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

July 22, 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 on Saturday, July 22, in honor of a Kentucky sailor who was killed in the Japanese attack …

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July 22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

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

July 22, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #207 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., July 22, 2023, in honor of former State Rep. Michael E …

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July 20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 18, 2023

July 20, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alaska

Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 20th, in honor of former Legislator Charles Bussell, who passed away in …

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July 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

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

July 17, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Marion County in honor and remembrance of Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John A. Durm. Deputy Durm was killed in the line of du …

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July 13, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

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

July 13, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Florida

On July 6, 2023, former Second Judicial Circuit Judge James “Jimmy” Hankinson passed away at the age of 70. Judge Hankinson served his community as a judge for 18 years, and as a lawyer for more than …

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July 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jul 12, 2023

July 14, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in tribute to the memory of Charlie L. Daniels and as an expression of public sorrow, has hereby directed that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas …

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July 10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

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

July 10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Alabama

I am directing flags to be lowered to half-staff today Monday, July 10 to honor Officer Carlos Edward Jamal Taylor. Officer Taylor passed away after a six-year battle with a serious injury which occur …

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July 10, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

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

July 10, 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 Tell City Police Sgt. Heather J. Glenn who was killed in the line of duty.Flags should …

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July 10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

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

July 10, 2023 - Half Staff Alert - Georgia

Governor Kemp ordered U.S. & Georgia flags in Crisp County to half-staff in July 10, 2022 to honor Deputy Tyee Browne of the Crisp County Sheriff's Office.
July 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New Jersey

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

July 7, 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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July 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

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

July 7, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Indiana

Governor Holcomb ordered U.S. & Indiana flags to half-staff July 7, 2023 to honor Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith. All businesses and residents are encouraged to participate.
July 5-6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

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

July 5-6, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to half-staff at all State government buildings and facilities on July 5 and July 6 in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kory Wade, who passed away foll …

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June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2023

June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 30, 2023, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives …

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July 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2023

July 3, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of South Richland Fire Chief Hal Matthew "Matt" Hanenkrath, I hereby proclaim, by the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Ohio by the Ohio Consti …

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June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Jun 29, 2023

June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 30, 2023, in honor of Private First Class Clinton …

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June 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

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

June 29, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered United States and Missouri flags be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Franklin County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, an …

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June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

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

June 30, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in tribute to the memory of Robin French Wynne and as an expression of public sorrow, has hereby directed that the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas be …

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June 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

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

June 28, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - New York

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, June 28 in honor of former Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch."Dick Ravitch was a formidable f …

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June 26, 2023 - Half-Staff-Alert - Virginia

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

June 26, 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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June 24, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Maryland

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

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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June 16, 2023 - Half-Staff Alert - Iowa

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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