Remembering 2020's Half-Staff Honorees
(National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020)
SCROLL down (or watch this video) to see & pay tribute to ALL of this year's Half-Staff HONOREES
(National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020)
SCROLL down (or watch this video) to see & pay tribute to ALL of this year's Half-Staff HONOREES
Section 1: Archive of Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees (Dec. 31 - Sep. 1, 2020)
(There are three 4-month sections of honoree half-staff tributes going from most recent, Dec. ?, on top to the oldest, Jan., 3, on the bottom)
(There are three 4-month sections of honoree half-staff tributes going from most recent, Dec. ?, on top to the oldest, Jan., 3, on the bottom)
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Dec. 29 - Jan. 1): NC's Governor ordered, on Tues., 12/29, morning via email, all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Jan. 1, in honor of former NC State Senator Marc Basnight, who passed away on Monday. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Note: As of 1745 PM EST this Flag order is still not posted on the NC Flag alerts page
Note: As of 1745 PM EST this Flag order is still not posted on the NC Flag alerts page
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Dec. 31): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so Capitol staff enabling on Thu. Dec. 31, in honor of Fresno Police Department Officer Angel De La Fuente, who died from COVID-19 complications contracted while in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) of Virginia Flags atop State Capitol and in City of Norfolk and Counties of Accomack and Northampton, VIRGINIA (VA: on Dec. 31): VA Governor ordered STATE Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities in Norfolk and counties of Accomack and Northampton to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Dec. 31, in respect and memory of former Virginia Delegate Robert S. Bloxom, Sr.. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Apr. 7 - ongoing): PA's Governor ordered (at approx. 730pm EST on Tue., Apr. 7) all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Tue., Apr. 7 until further notice, to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE and/or GO HERE to see the Flag order info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Apr. 17 - ongoing): IL's Governor ordered (at approx. 10:48am EST on Fri., Apr. 17) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 17 until the COVID-19 crisis is over (TBD), to honor All Who Have Perished from COVID-19 in the Land of Lincoln. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) of Virginia Flags atop State Capitol and in City of Hampton and City of Newport News, VIRGINIA (VA: on Dec. 30): VA Governor ordered STATE Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities in Hampton and Newport News to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Dec. 30, in respect and memory of former Virginia Delegate Mayme BaCote. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Dec. 30): MI Governor ordered, tardy at 10am EST this morning, Dec. 30, via email, all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Dec.. 30, the date of his interment (burial), and returned to full staff on Thu., Dec. 31, morning, to honor the life and service of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon who died in the line of duty from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Wood County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Dec. 29): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Wood County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Dec. 29, the day of her interment, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate Gene A. Haynes. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: on Dec. 28): Louisiana's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff on Mon., Dec. 28, in honor of the memory of former Louisiana State Senator Dr. Adam Tassin Jr., MD, a distinguished former member of the Louisiana Legislature, died at the age of 76 on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS, concurrent with IL's ongoing COVID-19 half-staff (IL: on Dec. 28): IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, which are already at half-staff for the ongoing COVID-19 flag order, on Mon., Dec. 28, the date of his interment, in honor and remembrance of Chicago Police Department's Field Training Officer Titus Theopsy Moore, who died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. So, there is no action to take since Flags are already at half-staff.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in City of Killeen, TEXAS (TX: Dec. 23): Killeen's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities in Killeen to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Dec. 23, in honor of former City Councilwoman Claudia Brown. GO / CLICK HERE to see info on this flag status.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Dec. 18 - 20): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff from sunrise Fri., Dec. 18 to sunset on Sun., Dec. 20, in honor of Concord Police Officer Jason Shuping, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wednesday. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Dec. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Dec. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Dec. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Dec. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
Weekend of Remembrance and Honor across NEBRASKA (NE: Dec. 18 - 20): NE's Governor did NOT make a flag order, instead, the Governor is offering Nebraskans to participate in a 'Weekend of Remembrance and Honor' for the Nebraskans who died from COVID-19 complications. Also, he proclaimed Sunday, Dec. 20th, as a Statewide Day of Prayer. Additionally, a virtual memorial wall has been created at www.neimpact.org to pay homage to loved ones lost due to the pandemic. The public is invited to submit photos, stories, poems, and other tributes memorializing loved ones lost. CLICK HERE to see the press release for this honorable event.
All Flags across NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH: Dec. 9 - 18): NH's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately at approx. 7pm EST, on Wed., Dec. 9, until sunset on Fri., Dec. 18, to honor the passing of New Hampshire's Speaker of the House, Dick Hinch, who died of COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: Dec. 8 - 18): MI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, for 10 days to represent the more than 10,000 Michigander lives (1,000 per half-staff day) lost to the COVID-19, starting immediately on Tue., Dec. 8 to sunset, on Fri., Dec. 18, to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives, more than 10,138 as of this order, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Right now, more than one out of every 1,000 Michiganders has lost their lives to this virus. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Dec. 12 - 18): WI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across WI to half-staff, from sunrise on Sat., Dec. 12, until sunset on Fri., Dec. 18, as a mark of respect for Capt. Durwood "Hawk" Jones. Capt. Jones was a pilot with the 115th Fighter Wing out of Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison and passed away on Tues., Dec. 8, 2020 while participating in a routine training mission in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and in Alabama House District 37 (Chambers, Cleburne, and Randolph) County, ALABAMA (AL: on Dec. 17): AL Governor ordered, via press release after the business day had started on Thu., Dec. 17th, All Flags atop the State Capitol and across State House District 37 (including Chambers, Cleburned, and Randolph County) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Dec. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of the longstanding service of former State Representative Richard Joel Laird, Sr., who died on Mon., Dec. 14th. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across KANSAS (KS: on Dec. 17): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags, per the Mayor's request, at all public facilities in McPherson, Kansas to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Dec. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of McPherson Assistant City Manager Bo Carl Moddelmog, who passed away on Saturday. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on Dec. 16): AL Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Dec. 16, the date of his interment at Arlington National Cemetery, in honor of retired Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins, who died of COVID-19 complications on April 17, 2020. In 2014, he was finally recognized and bestowed with the Medal of Honor, the military's highest award for valor, for his heroic combat actions in Vietnam in 1966. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on Dec. 16) Hawaii's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Dec. 16, as a mark of respect for the late Hawaiʻi State Representative Harold Roger Jones. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: on Dec. 14): CT Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across Connecticut to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Dec. 14, in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were killed eight years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in St. Louis County, MISSOURI (MO: on Dec. 14): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all government facilities in St. Louis County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Dec. 14, in honor of Moline Acres Police Department Sergeant Herschel Turner Jr., who died in the line of duty on Dec. 5th. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: Dec. 11 - 14): Kansas' Governor ordered (via email at approx. 12:43pm CST on Fri., Dec. 11) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Dec. 11, until sunset on Mon., Dec. 14, in honor of the more than 2,000 Kansas lives lost (currently 2,072 Kansans) and the families left behind due to COVID-19. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Dec. 12 - 14): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise on Sat., Dec. 12, until sunset on Mon., Dec. 14, in honor of Mount Holly Officer Tyler Avery Herndon who passed away in the line of duty early Friday morning. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and in Alabama Senate District 25 (Montogmery, Crenshaw, and Elmore) County, ALABAMA (AL: on Dec. 11): AL Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and across State Senate District 25 (including Montgomery, Crenshaw, and Elmore County) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Dec. 11, the date of his interment, in honor of former State Senator Larry Dixon, who died on Fri., Dec. 4th, from COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the city of Geraldine, ALABAMA (AL: on Dec. 11): AL Governor authorized Geraldine's Mayor to order All Flags in the city of Geraldine to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Dec. 11, the date of his interment, in honor of Geraldine Councilman Timothy Don "Tim" Gilbert, who died on Tue., Dec. 8. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Hancock County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Dec. 11): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Hancock County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Dec. 11, the day of her interment, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate Samuel A. Love Jr.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Rockwall County, TEXAS (TX: Dec. 8 - 11): TX Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities in Rockwall County to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Dec. 8 until sunrise on Fri., Dec. 11, in honor of the life and public service of County Commissioner David Magness, who passed away last week. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: Dec. 10): GA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Dec. 10, the date of his interment, in honor of and as a mark of respect for the memory of the Honorable George H. Carley, former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS, concurrent with IL's ongoing COVID-19 half-staff (IL: on Dec. 9): IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, which are already at half-staff for the ongoing COVID-19 flag order, in honor and remembrance of Chicago Police Department's Field Training Officer Titus Theopsy Moore, who died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. So, there is no action to take since Flags are already at half-staff.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Kanawha County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Dec. 8): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Kanawha County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Dec. 8, the day of her interment, in honor of Charleston Police Officer Cassie Johnson, who was killed in the line duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: Dec. 3 - 8): Arkansas' Governor ordered, via email at at 1727CST, all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Dec. 3 until sunset on Tue., Dec. 8, the date of his interment / burial, in tribute to the memory of North Little Rock Police Sergeant J.L. “Buck” Dancy, 62, who died in the line of duty on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 due to COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across New York City, New York (NYC: Apr. 8 - Dec. 8): NY's Governor ended the statewide half-staff for COVID-19 victims on Nov., 9th. But, NYC's Mayor continues the flag order for all Flags at city facilities to half-staff, from Wed., Apr. 8 until Tue., Dec. 8, to honor those lives lost to COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Mayor's Flag order.
National Half-Staff for December 7
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA and it territories in observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - honoring all those Americans (2,300+ military and civilians) who lost their lives during the Japanese surprise attack on December 7, 1941.
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA and it territories in observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - honoring all those Americans (2,300+ military and civilians) who lost their lives during the Japanese surprise attack on December 7, 1941.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Dec. 7): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol, concurrent with the National Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Dec. 7, to honor the life of former State Senator Theresa Two Bulls. Two Bulls represented Pine Ridge and the surrounding area in the State Senate from 2005 to 2008. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Wise County, TEXAS (TX: Dec. 2 - 6): TX Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities in Wise County to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Dec. 2 until sunset on Sun., Dec. 6, in honor of the life and public service of County Court at Law Number 1, Judge Melton D. Cude, who passed away on Mon., Dec. 1. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Dec. 4 - 6): NJ Governor ordered all Flags at state public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Dec. 4, to sunset on Sun., Dec. 6, in recognition and mourning of State Police Trooper Recruit Lucas C. Homeijer, who died from a police training accident injury. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Dec. 6): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Dec. 6, in honor of Judge G. Ross Anderson, Jr., Senior United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of distinguished service to the State of South Carolina. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across FLORIDA (FL: Dec. 6): FL Governor ordered All Flags at state public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Dec. 6, the shooting anniversary date, in honor of the terrorist shooting victims, Navy Ensign Joshua Watson, Airman Haitham, and Airman Apprentice Walters, killed at Pensacola NAS a year ago. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags across KANSAS (KS: on Dec. 6): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Dec. 6, in honor of Tyler Charles Lockett, former Justice on the Kansas Supreme Court, who died of complications from COVID-19. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Dec. 3 - 5): WI's Governor ordered, via email at 0851 on 12/3, all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Dec. 3 to sunset on Sat., Dec. 5, in honor of Fire Captain Kelly Lynn Raether of the Town of Ixonia Fire & EMS. Raether passed away on Nov. 26, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty as she responded to the emergency medical needs of a COVID-19 patient. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Dec. 4): CA Governor ordered all Flags, again - the third day in a row, atop State Capitol to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so Capitol staff enabling on Fri. Dec. 4, in honor of San Francisco County Sheriff’s Deputy Linton Earl Martin, Sr., who died of a heart attack while on duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Dec. 4): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Dec. 4, to honor the life of former State Representative Milton Lakness. Lakness represented Hamlin County and the surrounding area in the State House of Representatives from 1975 until 1980. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Dec. 2 - 3): Via email at 1156am EST today, Dec. 2, NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, immediately to half-staff until sunset on Thu., Dec. 3, in honor of Nash County Deputy Jared Allison who passed away on Tuesday from injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident on November 26 while on duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Dec. 3): NJ Governor ordered all Flags at state public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Dec. 3, in recognition and mourning of US Air Force Captain Kelliann Leli, who died November 27 in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Dec. 3): MI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Dec. 3, to honor the life and service of former state Senator Raymond Murphy. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Dec. 3): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so Capitol staff enabling on Thu. Dec. 3, in honor of California Highway Patrol Officer Andy Ornelas, who died from injuries incurred during an on-duty motorcycle accident. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Dec. 2): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Dec. 2, the date of her interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Mark Anthony Johnson, US Army, of Agawam, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 14, 2020 in Fort Hood, Texas.. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Dec. 2): MI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Dec. 2, to honor the life and service of former state Senator Tom Casperson. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Dec. 1&2): CA Governor ordered (late on Nov. 30) all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so Capitol staff enabling on Tue. & Wed., Dec. 1 & 2, in honor of US Air Force Captain Kelliann Leli, who was stationed at Travis AFB in California, died November 27 in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
- All (U.S., State, County/City) Flags in Montgomery County and City of Clarksville, TENNESSEE (TN: on Dec. 1): County & City Officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the TN Governor, ordered all Flags at public facilities in Montgomery County and Clarksville to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Dec. 1, in honor of Judge Raymond Grimes, who died Nov. 26 after being hospitalized with COVID-19. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
State Flag of Alaska across ALASKA (AK: on Dec. 1): Alaska's Governor ordered the STATE of ALASKA Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Dec. 1, in honor of former Alaska State Representative James ‘Jamie’ Fisher, a member of the First Alaska State Legislature from 1959-1960. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Concurrent with the active half-staff of All (U.S. & State) Flags across New York City, New York (NYC: Apr. 8 - TBD): NYC's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the Governor, orders the the current flag order for all Flags at city facilities to half-staff, from Wed., Apr. 8 until TBD, which is honoring those lives lost to COVID-19, to also be a mark of respect for the memory of former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, from Nov., 24, the date of his death to Mon., Nov. 30, the date of his interment. CLICK HERE to see the Mayor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at every fire station across the state and at all government facilities in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties, MISSOURI (MO: on Nov. 30): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at every fire station across the state, the Firefighters Memorial in Kingdom City, and at all government facilities in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 30, in honor of Kansas City Fire Department Captain Robert "Bobby" Rocha, who died from COVID-19 complications that he contracted while on duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across New Jersey (NJ: on Nov. 30): NJ's Governor ordered All Flags at public / government facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 30, in honor of former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins, who passed away on Monday, November 23rd. Dinkins was born and raised in Trenton, where he graduated from Trenton Central High School. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol Complex and across Montgomery County, ALABAMA (AL: on Nov. 29): AL Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Complex and at government / public facilities in Montgomery County (Alabama House District 78) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Nov. 29, the date of his interment, to honor the memory and long-standing service of former State Representative Alvin Holmes. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at every fire station across the state and at all government facilities in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties, MISSOURI (MO: on Nov. 28): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at every fire station across the state, the Firefighters Memorial in Kingdom City, and at all government facilities in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Nov. 28, in honor of Kansas City Fire Department Communication Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson, who died from COVID-19 complications that he contracted while on duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at all government facilities in Greene and Christian Counties, MISSOURI (MO: on Nov. 28): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all government facilities in Greene and Christian Counties to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Nov. 28, in honor of Greene County Detention Officer Dwight E. Willis, who died from COVID-19 complications that he contracted while on duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Nov. 28): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Nov. 28, the date of his interment / burial, in honor of former SD State Senator James (Jim) Bradford. GO HERE to see info about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Amarillo, TEXAS (TX: Nov. 24 - 27): Amarillo's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities in Amarillo to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Nov. 24, until sunset, Fri., Nov. 27, in honor of the late Randall County Judge Ernie Houdashell, who died on Sunday. GO CLICK HERE to see info about this Flag order.
All Flags in Hoboken, NEW JERSEY (NJ: Nov. 21 - 27): Hoboken's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the NJ Governor, ordered all (U.S., State,& City) Flags at all public facilities to half-staff, for a week, starting immediately on Sat., Nov. 21, until sunset on Fri., Nov. 27, in honor Hoboken Police Department's Police Officer Sergeant Peter Zanin, who died suddenly on Sat., Nov. 21. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Nov. 25): MI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Nov. 25, the date of his interment, in honor of Captain Joe Gallo who died in the line of duty responding to a fire. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and across Laramie County, WYOMING (WY: on Nov. 24): WY Governor ordered STATE Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Laramie County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Nov. 24, the date of his interment, in honor of former State Representative Clark A. Smith. Mr. Smith served in the Wyoming House of Representatives in 1965. He passed away November 19. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Marion County, INDIANA (IN: on Nov. 23): IN's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Marion County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 23, to honor Indianapolis Fire Department Engineer Matthew Bennett. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Nov. 23): NJ's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 23, in recognition and mourning of US Air Force Senior Airman Richard Asey Samaroo of North Brunswick. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the city of Scottsboro, ALABAMA (AL: on Nov. 23): AL Governor ordered All Flags in the city of Scottsboro to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 23, the date of his interment, in honor of Scottsboro Fire Department Firefighter Steven Dawson Beaird, who died on Fri., Nov. 23. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Nov. 23): MI Governor ordered (a tardy order via email at 1018am EST today) all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, immediately until sunset today, Mon., Nov. 23, the date of his interment, in honor of Firefighter Michael Buitendorp who died in the line of duty responding to a fire. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: Nov. 13 - 21): Arkansas' Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Nov. 13, until sunset on Sat., Nov. 21, the date of his interment / burial, as a display of public sorrow and in tribute to the memory of Helena-West Helena Police Officer Travis Wallace, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 12th. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
State Flag of Alaska across ALASKA (AK: on Nov. 20): Alaska's Governor ordered (via email at 0854am local time) the STATE of ALASKA Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Nov. 20, in honor of former State Representative Jay Kerttula. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Nov. 16 - 20): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, which are currently half-staff for Ft. Bragg soldier SFC Boyd, to remain at half-staff until sunset on Fri., Nov. 20, in honor of North Carolina native, US Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, Dallas Gearld Garza, who passed away in a helicopter accident with four other Americans in Sinai, Egypt on Thursday. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Nov. 19&20): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so Capitol staff enabling on Fri., Nov. 20, in honor of Riverside County Probation Department Deputy Probation Officer Julio Beltran, who died on Nov. 14th due to COVID-19 complications. GO / CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Nov. 19): OK's Governor ordered, fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Nov. 19, the date of her interment, to honor the life and service of former state lawmaker Marian D. Cooksey-Hood, who passed away November 11, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Nov. 19): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Nov. 19, the date of her interment, in honor of Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, US Army, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 12, 2020 during a helicopter crash on the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across IOWA (IA: on Nov. 19): IA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Nov. 19, the date of his interment, in honor and remembrance of former U.S. Senator and Lt. Governor Roger Jepsen, who served in the U.S. Senate for Iowa from 1979 to 1985. He served as Iowa’s Lt. Governor prior to that. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Nov. 19): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Nov. 19, the date of his interment / burial, in honor of former SD State Representative Justin Cronin, who died recently. GO HERE to see info about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Nov. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Nov. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Nov. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Nov. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK, except in NYC (NY: Apr. 8 - Nov. 9): NY's Governor ordered (at approx. 4pm EST on Wed., Apr. 8) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Wed., Apr. 8 until the PAUSE is over, to honor those lives lost to COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: After being alerted by a fellow Flag Steward that he had found info stating that the half-staff across NY State had ended, I contacted the NYS Office of General Services. They confirmed, today, Nov. 18th, that quietly, without a regular order / announcement by the Governor, that All Flags across NY, except in NYC, had returned to full staff last week. GO HERE to see the full staff info.]
[Note: After being alerted by a fellow Flag Steward that he had found info stating that the half-staff across NY State had ended, I contacted the NYS Office of General Services. They confirmed, today, Nov. 18th, that quietly, without a regular order / announcement by the Governor, that All Flags across NY, except in NYC, had returned to full staff last week. GO HERE to see the full staff info.]
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Nov. 12 - 16): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Nov. 16, in honor of Fort Bragg soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Nikyisha T. Boyd, who passed away in a traffic incident. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across KANSAS (KS: on Nov. 15): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Nov. 15, in honor of Easton Township firefighter Johnny Ivision Jr., who was killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Nov. 14): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Nov. 14, the date of her interment, in honor of USMC First Lieutenant Mark N. Brunelle of Oakham, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 31, 2020. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Westport, CONNECTICUT (CT: Nov. 9 - 14): CT's Governor authorized and approved all Flags in Westport to half-staff, until sunset on Sat., Nov. 14, to honor former First Selectman of Westport Gordon Joseloff, who died on Nov. 9th. CLICK HERE to see the Flag info.
All Flags across KANSAS (KS: on Nov. 12): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Nov. 12, in honor of Leavenworth County Deputy Corporal Daniel Abramovitz, who was killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and across Mobile County, ALABAMA (AL: on Nov. 9): AL Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Complex and at government / public facilities in Mobile County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of former State Representative William "Monty" Montgomery Collins Sr. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and across Campbell County, WYOMING (WY: Nov. 2 - 7): WY Governor ordered STATE Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Campbell County to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Nov. 7, the date of his interment, in honor of Representative Roy Edwards, who passed away on Nov. 2. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All STATE of NM Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Nov. 2-6): NM's Governor ordered all STATE of New Mexico Flags at public facilities, to half-staff , from sunrise on Mon., Nov. 2, until sundown on Fri., Nov. 6, to commemorate the more than 1,000 New Mexico residents who have lost their lives to COVID-19. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Baldwin County, ALABAMA (AL: on Nov. 5): AL Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Baldwin County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Nov. 5, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of former Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt Jr.. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across Northampton County, PENNSYLVANIA, concurrent with PA's ongoing COVID-19 state flag half-staff (PA: on Nov. 5): PA's Governor ordered all STATE Flags at state facilities in Northampton County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Nov. 5, the day of his interment, in honor of firefighter Martin W Comer of the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company who died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. So, there is no action to take since the STATE Flags of PA are already at half-staff.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol Complex of MICHIGAN (MI: Nov. 4 - 5): MI Governor ordered all Flags at the State Capitol Complex to half-staff on Wed., Nov. 04, and returned to full staff on Thu., Nov. 5, the date of his interment, to honor the late MI State Senator Morris Hood III. The flags will be lowered in honor of memorial activities that are set to take place on November 5th. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Oct. 27 - Nov. 2): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Nov. 2, in honor of of NC Native, US Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett, who in a training flight accident on Friday. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of DeSoto, TEXAS (TX: Oct. 29 - Nov. 1): DeSoto officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the TX Governor, placed All Flags at public facilities in DeSoto to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Oct. 29, until sunset, Sun., Nov. 1, in honor of the life and public service of current DeSoto City Mayor Curtistene McCowan, who died suddenly of cancer. GO CLICK HERE to see info about this Flag order.
All Flags atop Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, Rhodes Tower, and across Hamilton County, OHIO (OH: Oct. 23 - 31) OH Governor, at 8pmEST Fri., Oct. 23, ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower, and across Hamilton County to half-staff, immediately, on Fri., Oct. 23, until sunset on Sat., Oct. 31, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Corporal Adam McMillan, who was killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Oct. 31): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 31, the date of her interment, in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Fallon M. Boyle of Lowell, Massachusetts, who passed away on Oct. 27. CLICK HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: Oct. 28 - 30): Kansas' Governor ordered (at approx. 11:51am CST on Wed., Oct. 28) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Oct. 28, until sunset on Fri., Oct. 30, in honor of the more than 1,000 Kansas lives lost and the families left behind due to COVID-19. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and in the City of Ocala, FLORIDA (FL: Oct. 30): FL Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee, at the Marion County Judicial Center, City Hall, and the Police Department in Ocala to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Oct. 30, the date of his interment, in honor of the Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham, who died in a plane crash on Sun., Oct. 25. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
State Flag of Alaska across ALASKA (AK: on Oct. 30): Alaska's Governor ordered the STATE of ALASKA Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Oct. 30, in honor of former State Representative Donald “Don” Clocksin, who served in the Alaska State Legislature from 1981-1986. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Ocala, FLORIDA (FL: Oct. 26 - 30): Ocala city officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the FL Governor, placed All Flags at public facilities in Ocala to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Oct. 30, the date of his interment, in honor of the Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham, who died in a plane crash on Sun., Oct. 25. GO / CLICK HERE to see info about this Flag honor.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: on Oct. 29): NV Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Oct. 29, the date of his interment, as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Houston, TEXAS (TX: Oct. 20 - 29): TX Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities in Houston to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Oct. 20 until sunset on Thu., Oct. 29, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and public service of Houston Police Sergeant Harold Preston who was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a report of domestic violence. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All STATE Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Oct. 26-28): NM's Governor ordered, on Mon., Oct. 26, all STATE Flags at public facilities, to half-staff until sundown on Wed., Oct. 28, in recognition of former NM State Representative Nick Salazar of Ohkay Owingeh. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Oct. 24): CO Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 24, the date of his interment, in honor of Commerce City Police Officer Detective Curt Holland, who was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order (which has not been updated with the funeral info that we have researched and found). And, GO HERE to read about the funeral service at Dick's Sporting Goods Park for Detective Holland on Sat., Oct. 24.
Day of Mourning across TENNESSEE, changed around 9amEST on 10/24, to All Flags atop State Capitol (TN: on Oct. 24): TN's Governor ordered a Day of Mourning, and all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sat., 10/24, in Remembrance of United States Navy Fireman 3rd Class Warren H. Crim of McMinnville, Tennessee, who was killed aboard the USS Oklahoma on December 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. GO HERE to see this Governor proclamation. CLICK HERE to read about the recovery of his remains by DPAA (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency)
[Note: This is NOT a half-staff order. We felt it proper to pass along this remembrance since no half-staff was ordered.]
[Note: This is NOT a half-staff order. We felt it proper to pass along this remembrance since no half-staff was ordered.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Oct. 23): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Oct. 23, in tribute to Sergeant William Conley Jumper, Jr. of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Officer, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) of Virginia Flags atop State Capitol and in City of Alexandria, VIRGINIA (VA: on Oct. 23): VA Governor ordered STATE Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities in Alexandria to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Oct. 23, in honor of former State Representative Bernard Cohen. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and across Laramie & Goshin County, WYOMING (WY: on Oct. 23): WY Governor ordered STATE Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Laramie & Goshin County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Oct. 23, in honor of former Wyoming State Senator and Representative Wayne Johnson. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
State Capitol and other buildings lit blue across ARIZONA (AZ: Apr. 15 - TBD): AZ's Governor promoted State and local government buildings, and all AZ business and residences, to be lit in blue (#LightAZBlue) as a tribute to frontline medical workers and first responders fighting the coronavirus. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's promotion of this tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on October 22): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Oct. 22, in honor of former SD State Representative Lance Carson, who died recently of COVID-19. GO HERE to see info about the Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Oct. 21): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff on Wed., Oct. 21, in honor of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Harry Cohen, who died in the line of duty on Oct. 18 (during SWAT training). GO / CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Dunklin County, MISSOURI (MO: on Oct. 20): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities in Dunklin County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Oct. 20, the date of his interment, in honor of Kennett Police Department Major Rick Groves, the department’s Assistant Chief, who died from COVID-19 complications that he contracted while on duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA (CA: Oct. 7-20): SF officials, assumedly with the approval and authority of the CA Governor, have all Flags at public facilities in the city to half-staff until sunset on Tue., Oct. 20, the date of his interment, to honor a 13-year veteran San Francisco firefighter, Jason Cortez, who was killed in the line of duty, during a training exercise, on Oct. 7.. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order and GO HERE for his interment info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at city facilities in Charleston and WV State Flags across Kanawha County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Oct. 19 & 20): Charleston and Kanawha County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the WV Governor, ordered All Flags at city facilities in Charleston and WV State Flags across Kanawha County op the State Capitol and at state facilities across Monongalia County to half-staff until sunset, on Tue., Oct. 20, to honor the life and service of former mayor Kent S. Hall, who died Friday at age 92. CLICK HERE to see article about the Flag status.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Oct. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Oct. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Oct. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Oct. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Oct. 16-19): OK's Governor ordered, fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, through 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2020, as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, Jim R. Glover. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of TENNESSEE (TN: on Oct. 18): TN's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol (and in the City of Manchester) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Oct. 18, to honor Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S., Navajo, State, & other) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: Oct. 14-17): Navajo Nation's President, Jonathan Nez, ordered all Flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff for 4 days, from Wed., Oct. 14, the date of the order and burial, until sunset on Sat., Oct. 17, in honor and memory of Former Navajo Nation President & Vice President Thomas Atcitty. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order at the bottom of this announcement.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Sumiton, ALABAMA (AL: on Oct. 17): AL Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Sumiton to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Oct. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Sumiton Firefighter Rickey Lee Woods. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[BELATED Oct. 14 ORDER] All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Oct. 14): OK's Governor ordered, at 4:01pm local time, all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately until sunset, on Wed., Oct. 14, the date of interment (burial), to honor Navy Fireman 1st Class Rex Elwood Wise, who gave his life aboard the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. [NOTE: The order was probably late because the burial for this sailor was originally scheduled for April 22nd and then delayed due to the pandemic - per this article about the DPAA (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) recovering his body for a final, proper burial at home.]
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: Oct. 13): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol to half-staff on Tue., Oct. 13, to honor San Francisco firefighter, Jason Cortez, who was killed in the line of duty, during a training exercise, on Oct. 7.. GO / CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Oct. 10): WI's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 10, the end of Fire Prevention Week, in honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: Oct. 6-10): Arkansas' Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Oct. 6, until sunset on Sat., Oct. 10, the date of his interment / burial, as a display of public sorrow and in tribute to the memory of Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Oct. 5th. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Oct. 9): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Oct. 9, in tribute to Private First Class Jacob Hancher of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: Oct. 5-9): Louisiana's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Mon., Oct. 5 to sunset on Fri., Oct. 9, in honor of the memory of former Louisiana Governor Murphy James “Mike” Foster, Jr.. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across TENNESSEE (TN: Oct. 7): TN Governor ordered (at about 1pmEST on the day of the order, Wed.) that all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Oct. 7, the date of his interment, in honor of the ultimate sacrifice of US Army PFC Oliver Jeffers of Huntsville. Jeffers was killed while serving in World War II and his remains are now being brought home to Tennessee. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across Montgomery County, PENNSYLVANIA, concurrent with PA's ongoing COVID-19 state flag half-staff (PA: Oct. 6-7): PA's Governor ordered all STATE Flags at state facilities in Montgomery County to half-staff, immediately, on the later afternoon of Tue., Oct. 6, until sunset on Wed., Oct. 7, the day of his interment, in honor of firefighter Edward Minnick of the Colmar Volunteer Fire Company who died in the line of duty on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. So, there is no action to take since the STATE Flags of PA are already at half-staff.
All Flags across Russell County, ALABAMA (AL: Oct. 7): Alabama's Governor approved and authorized all (U.S. & State) Flags within Russell County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Oct. 7, the date of his interment, to honor the passing of 99 year-old WWII Veteran and public servant, Roy Greene. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS, concurrent with IL's ongoing COVID-19 half-staff (IL: on Oct. 6): IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, which are already at half-staff for the ongoing COVID-19 flag order, to honor South Holland Firefighter Dylan Cunningham. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. So, there is no action to take since Flags are already at half-staff.
All Flags across KANSAS (KS: Sep. 30 - Oct. 6): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Wed., Sep. 30, until sunset on Tue., Oct. 6, the date of his interment, in honor of Kansas Representative Leonard Mastroni. Mastroni, La Crosse, has represented Kansas House District 117 since 2017. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Oct. 5): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Oct. 5, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. In accordance to Public Law 107-51, flags are to be lowered annually in recognition of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
{Note: NC seems to be the only state that decided to honor this National half-staff event on Monday instead of Sunday and we're not sure why...Perhaps because state facilities are closed on Sunday, so paying tribute on Monday will yield for statewide recognition.]
{Note: NC seems to be the only state that decided to honor this National half-staff event on Monday instead of Sunday and we're not sure why...Perhaps because state facilities are closed on Sunday, so paying tribute on Monday will yield for statewide recognition.]
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on October 4
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Oct. 4, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. CLICK HERE to see President's Flag order.
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Oct. 4, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. CLICK HERE to see President's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Oct. 3): WI's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 3, for TWO (2) honorees: 1) U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Duane O. Cole, a recently identified World War II Marine Veteran whose remains have been returned to Wisconsin for burial, and 2) former State Representative Dr. Jacob (Doc) Hines. GO HERE to read SGT Cole's Flag order. And, CLICK HERE to read Dr. Hines' Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Oct. 2): AK's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Oct. 2, in honor of former legislator Charles “Chuck” Sassara Jr.. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: on Oct. 1): NV Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Oct. 1,, in tribute to the victims of the October 1, 2017, shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: on Oct. 1): NV Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Oct. 1,, in tribute to the victims of the October 1, 2017, shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across IDAHO (ID: Sep. 24 - 30): ID's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Thu., Sep. 24 until sunset on Wed., Sep. 30, to honor Rick Fulton, a firefighter, who died in the line of duty while piloting a firefighting air tanker. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: Sep. 30): OK's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Sep. 30, to honor Rick Fulton, an Oklahoma firefighter, who died in the line of duty while piloting a firefighting air tanker in Idaho. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on September 18 - 29
All U.S. Flags immediately to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Tue., Sep. 29, the date of her interment (burial at Arlington National Cemetery next to her US Army Veteran husband), to honor U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
[NOTE: Return ALL FLAGS, except in those states with concurrent / continuing half-staff orders from their Governor, to FULL STAFF at sunset on Tue., Sep. 29.]
All U.S. Flags immediately to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Tue., Sep. 29, the date of her interment (burial at Arlington National Cemetery next to her US Army Veteran husband), to honor U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
[NOTE: Return ALL FLAGS, except in those states with concurrent / continuing half-staff orders from their Governor, to FULL STAFF at sunset on Tue., Sep. 29.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Sep. 27): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Sep. 27, in honor of Minnesota's Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Sep. 26): WI's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 26, in honor of the Silent Procession Ceremony honoring firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities as members of the fire services at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
State Flags atop the State Capitol and in Albany County, WYOMING (WY: on Sep. 26): WY's Governor ordered all STATE of WYOMING Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Albany County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Sep. 26, in honor of James A. Boucher, O.D., M.S.. Dr. Boucher served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1975 – 1976 representing Albany County. He passed away September 20, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
State Flags across MARYLAND (MD: on Sep. 26): MD's Governor ordered all STATE of MARYLAND Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Sep. 26, on the date of his interment, in honor of former State Delegate Joseph V. Lutz, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Former State Delegate Lutz represented Legislative District 35A.
The United States Flag and Maryland State Flag will continue to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A separate notice that states when to raise both the United States and Maryland flags will be distributed at a later date. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
The United States Flag and Maryland State Flag will continue to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A separate notice that states when to raise both the United States and Maryland flags will be distributed at a later date. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Sep. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Sep. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on September 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Sep. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All STATE of NC Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Sep. 18-19): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff (via email at 8:02am EST on Fri.) until sunset on Sat., Sep. 19, in honor of Henderson County Deputy Sheriff Ryan Hendrix who died in the line of duty on September 10, 2020. f HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Sep. 14 - 19): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags (via email around 5p EST Mon.) at state & public facilities to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Sep. 19, the date of his interment, s a mark of solemn respect for the memory of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, who passed today, September 14, 2020. CLICK HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All Flags in City of Conroe, TEXAS (TX: Sep. 16 - 18): TX Governor approved City of Conroe officials' request to fly All public facility Flags within the City of Conroe to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Sep. 11, the date of his memorial service, in honor of the life and public service of Mayor Toby Powell, who passed away recently. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags across PUERTO RICO (PR: on Sep. 18): Puerto Rico's Governor, Wanda Vazquez, ordered All (U.S. & Puerto Rico) Flags at public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Sep. 18, in commemoration of Puerto Rican Veteran's Week. CLICK HERE to learn about the Flag order.
State Flags atop the State Capitol and in Teton and Fremont Counties, WYOMING (WY: on Sep. 17): WY's Governor ordered all STATE of WYOMING Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Teton County and Fremont County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Sep. 17, in honor of Grant Larson. Mr. Larson served in the Wyoming Senate from 1995-2010 representing District 17 and was President of the Senate in 2005 and 2006. He passed away September 11, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across MAINE (ME: on Sep. 16): Maine's Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Sep. 16, the one-year anniversary date, in recognition of the one year anniversary of the explosion in Farmington, which claimed the life of Farmington Fire Department Captain Michael Bell and injured several others. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Sep. 14-16): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff (via email around 5pm EST on Mon.) until sunset on Wed., Sep. 16, in honor of Fort Bragg Paratroopers, SGT David Eugene Hughes (left) and PFC Jean Cruz De Leon (pictured right). CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: Sep. 10 - 16): KY's Governor, as Kentucky's COVID-19 death-toll reached 1,000, ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Thu., Sep. 10 to sunset on Wed., Sep. 16, as a tribute to all those Kentuckians who have passed away due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S., Navajo, State, & other) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: on Sep. 15): Navajo Nation's President, Jonathan Nez, on the evening of Sep. 14, ordered all Flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Sep. 15, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Army PFC (Private First Class) Corlton L. Chee and U.S. Army SPC (Specialist) Miguel D. Yazzie, who each passed away recently while stationed at the Fort Hood Army Base in Texas. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All State Flags across ALASKA (AK: Sep. 15): Alaska's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Sep. 15, to honor former State Representative Russ Meekins Jr.. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
The STATE of Maryland Flag across MARYLAND (MD: on Sep. 14): MD's Governor ordered all STATE of Maryland Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, Mon., Sep. 14, the date of his interment, in honor of former State Senator Edward J. Mason, who passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Former State Senator Mason represented Legislative District 1. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Franklin County Courthouse in Apalachicola, City Hall in Apalachicola, and St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department, FLORIDA (FL: on Sep. 13): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee, the Franklin County Courthouse in Apalachicola, Florida, the City Hall in Apalachicola, Florida, and the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department in St. George Island, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Sep. 13, the date of his interment, to honor volunteer firefighter Brian Smith, who passed away while on-duty trying to save lives of swimmers. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH: Sep. 5 - 13): NH's Governor ordered (on Sat. evening - sorry, tardy) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Sat., Sep. 5 until sunset on Sun., Sep. 13, to honor former Governor Stephen Merrill. GO HERE and CLICK HERE to see the Flag orders.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: Sep. 12): NV Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 12, the date of his interment, as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Sparks Mayor Ronald E. Smith, whose memorial is being held today at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sparks Marina Park. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Sep. 12): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 12, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died Aug. 27, after responding to reports of a public disturbance by an armed and erratic driver in Why, Arizona. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on Sep. 12): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 12, in honor of Judge Clyde H. Hamilton, Senior United States Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of distinguished service to the State of South Carolina and the United States of America.. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEBRASKA (NE: Sep. 7 - 11): NE's Governor ordered (at 0848 MST on Mon., Sep. 7) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Sep. 7 until sunset on Fri., Sep. 11, to honor the passing of Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags atop Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, Rhodes Tower, and across Cuyahoga County, OHIO (OH: Sep. 4 - 11) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower, and across Cuyahoga County (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, immediately, on Sep. 4, until sunset on Fri., Sep. 11, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz, who was killed in the line of duty on the evening of Thu., Sep. 3rd. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Sep. 10): MI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across MI to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Thu., Sep. 10, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Wayne County Sheriff’s Corporal Bryant Searcy, who died in the line of duty after being attacked by an inmate at the county jail. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Sep. 9): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Sep. 9, the date of his interment, in honor of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jake Williams of Plymouth, Massachusetts, who passed away on August, 19 while stationed in Pearl Harbor. CLICK HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All STATE Flags across DELAWARE (DE: on Sep. 9): DE's Governor ordered all State of Delaware Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Sep. 9, the day of his interment, to honor the many years of public service of former Milford Mayor Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Rogers who passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol, in Madison County, and at all Dept. of Natural Resources facilities across GEORGIA (GA: on Sep. 8) GA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol, across Madison County, and at all Department of Natural Resources locations across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Sep. 8, the date of his interment, in honor of and as a mark respect for the memory of Captain Stan Elrod, who was killed in the line of duty on Thu., Sep. 3rd. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
[NOTE: This order was not posted to the Governor's website nor released to the public until this AM. So, found at 1pmEST on social media and posted ASAP.]
[NOTE: This order was not posted to the Governor's website nor released to the public until this AM. So, found at 1pmEST on social media and posted ASAP.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags in St. Louis, MISSOURI (MO: on Sep. 6): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities in St. Louis County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Sep. 6, the date of his interment, in honor of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Tamarris L. Bohannon. who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MONTANA (MT: on Sep. 5): MT's Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 5, the date of his interment, to honor Montanan Tom Duffy, who lost his life in the line of duty as a first responder on August 24th, 2020. CLICK HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Sep. 5): MA Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 5, the date of his interment, in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Elder Fernandes, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, a native of Brockton, Massachusetts, who passed this past August. CLICK HERE to learn about the Flag order.
The STATE Flag of NC across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Sep. 2 - 4): NC Governor ordered the State of NC Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Wed., Sep. 2 until sunset on Fri., Sep. 4, in honor of former NC State Representative Melanie Goodwin. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Sep. 4): MA Governor ordered (after midnight today, Sep. 4 and within a few hours after the Sat. order) All (U.S. & State) Flags at state & public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Sep. 4, the date of his interment, in honor of and coordination with funeral services and in honor of SGT Brandon Wieland, of Holliston, MA, who passed on August 24, 2020. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol complex of MICHIGAN (MI: on Sep. 3): MI Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol complex to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Thu., Sep. 3, the date of her interment, to honor the life and service of former MI State Representative Alma Stallworth. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
State Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: Aug. 24 - Sep. 2): Virginia's Governor ordered the Flag of the State (Commonwealth) of Virginia at all government / public facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise on Mon., Aug. 24 to sunset on Wed., Sep. 2, in respect and memory of former Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Sep. 1): NJ's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Sep. 1, in honor and memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Vincent Marketta, a native of Brick, NJ, who was killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise recently. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Monongalia County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Sep. 1): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Monongalia County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Sep. 1, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate Shelby J. Bosley Leary. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Section 2: Archive of Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees (Aug. 31 - May 1, 2020)
(from most recent on top to oldest on bottom)
(from most recent on top to oldest on bottom)
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Aug. 31): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Aug. 31, in honor of Deputy Richard “Rick” Treadwell of the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Treadwell passed away on August 22, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 31): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Mon., Aug. 31, to honor the life and service of Monroe Charter Township Fire Department Captain Joseph “Joe” Liedel, who passed away while responding to an emergency call. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All STATE Flags across DELAWARE (DE: on Aug. 31): DE's Governor ordered all State of Delaware Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Aug. 31, in observance of Overdose Awareness Day. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
State Flags in Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 31): TX Governor ordered State Flag of Texas within Odessa at public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Aug. 31,, in memory of the 7 victims in last year’s mass shooting.. GO HERE to read about the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on Aug. 30): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Aug. 30, in honor of Chadwick Boseman and in recognition of his extraordinary and
inspirational legacy as a talented artist, celebrated actor, and revered son of Anderson County. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
inspirational legacy as a talented artist, celebrated actor, and revered son of Anderson County. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: on Aug. 29): Kentucky's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Aug. 29, the date of his interment, in honor of a Corbin, KY soldier, U.S. Army Corporal Billie Joe Hash, who was killed in action during the December 1950 battles near the Chosin Reservoir. His remains were only recently identified and returned to the United States. GO HERE to see the Flag order. And, CLICK HERE to learn more about the life of Hash and recovery of his remains by DPAA.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 29): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Aug. 29, the date of his funeral, to honor the life and service of Detroit Fire Department Sergeant Sivad Johnson, who passed away trying to save three young girls from drowning in the Detroit River at Belle Isle last week.. CLICK HERE or GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Aug. 28): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Aug. 28, to honor the life and service of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died today, Aug. 27, after responding to reports of a public disturbance by an armed and erratic driver in Why, Arizona. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in the City of Olathe, KANSAS (KS: on Aug. 28): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Olathe to half-staff on Fri., Aug. 28, the date of his interment, in memory of Olathe's Mayor Michael Copeland, who died unexpectedly on Aug. 19th. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across Clinton County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Aug. 27 - 28): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all government / public facilities across Clinton County to half-staff, immediately, on Aug. 27, until sunset on Fri., Aug. 28, the date of his interment, in honor of firefighter David Closs, of Avis Fire Company #1, who died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.The commonwealth flag has flown at half-staff since Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in honor of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and should continue to fly at half-staff until further notice. The United States flag is to remain at full staff. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across OREGON (OR: on August 26): Oregon's Governor ordered All Flags (U.S. & State Flags) at government facilities across Oregon to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Aug. 26, the date of their interment, to honor two fallen Oregon Marines, Lance Corporal Jack Ryan Ostrovsky of Bend, and Lance Corporal Chase D. Sweetwood of Portland. The two Oregon Marines were among nine service members, eight Marines and a Sailor, who lost their lives in an amphibious vehicle accident off the coast of San Clemente Island, California on July 30, 2020. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on August 25): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Aug. 25, the date of his interment as a Mark of Respect for Private First Class (PFC) Evan A. Bath of the United States Marine Corps. PFC Bath died, along with 8 other Naval Service personnel, during a USMC AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) training exercise off the California coast on July 30th. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Aug. 24): On Friday night, CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff on Mon., Aug. 24 (the next business day after the unclear order was released on Friday evening), in honor of Richmond Police Department Sergeant Virgil Thomas, who died recently of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol and across the 4th State House District in MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 21): MI Governor ordered all Flags at the State Capitol Complex and across the State's 4th House District (which includes Midtown and New Center of Detroit, as well as, Hamtramck) to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., Aug. 21, to honor the life and service of State Representative Isaac Robinson, who died of complications from COVID-19. This ceremony coincides with a day of service in his memoriam taking place on what would be his 45th birthday. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: on Aug. 20): IL's Governor ordered (at approx. 10:36am EST on Thu., Aug. 20) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Aug. 20, in honor and remembrance of former IL Governor James R. Thompson. All United States flags and State of Illinois flag should already be lowered due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation. No additional actions are needed at this time. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S., Navajo, State, & other) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: on Aug. 19): Navajo Nation's President, Jonathan Nez, on the morning of Aug. 19, ordered all Flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Aug. 19, the date of his interment, in honor and memory of Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., an Army Veteran and Navajo Nation public servant, who passed away on Aug. 16. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on August 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on August 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on Aug. 18): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Aug. 18, in honor of Floyd Breeland and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of service to the State of South Carolina both as an educator and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Wood County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Aug. 18): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Wood County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Aug. 18, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of of former West Virginia Delegate Robert T. Goldenberg. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
State Flags in Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 15): TX Governor approved Hidalgo County officials' request to fly the State Flag of Texas and County / City Flags within Hidalgo County at public facilities to half-staff, from until sunset on Sat., Aug. 15,, in honor of the life and service of Former State Rep. Sergio Muñoz Sr., who served as the Representative of Texas' 36th District from 1993 - 1997. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in New Braunfels, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 15): Mayor of New Braunfels, assumedly with authority and approval of the Governor, ordered All Flags across New Braunfels to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Aug. 15, the date of his memorial procession, in honor of the life and service of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Guillermo "Willie" Perez, who was killed during the Amphibious Assault Vehicle training accident off the California coast on July 30th.
[Note: 7 other Marines & 1 Sailor also died in that accident and GO HERE to see how Flag Steward paid tribute to them.]
[Note: 7 other Marines & 1 Sailor also died in that accident and GO HERE to see how Flag Steward paid tribute to them.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Beaumont, TEXAS (TX: Aug. 10 - 15): City of Beaumont officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the Governor, ordered All Flags at City of Beaumont public facilities to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Aug. 10 until sunset on Sat., Aug. 15, the date of her interment, in honor of the life and service of Police Officer Sheena Dae Yarbrough-Powell of the Beaumont Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., Aug. 9.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at TEXAS Parks & Wildlife facilities across TEXAS (TX: Aug. 10-12): TX Governor ordered All Flags at Texas Parks & Wildlife Department facilities to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Aug. 10 until sunset on Wed., Aug. 12, in honor of the lives and state service of Wildlife Biologist Dewey Stockbridge (pictured left), Fish and Wildlife Technician Brandon White (not pictured), and State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar (pictured right), who were killed yesterday while performing official state duties in the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Aug. 8): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Aug. 8, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Phoenix Police Officer and Arizona National Guard Second Lieutenant Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., who died on Wednesday following an Arizona National Guard training event. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 7): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., Aug. 7, to honor the life and service of Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety Sergeant Steven Splan, who died in the line of duty on Aug. 2. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on August 7): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Aug. 17, in in honor of Matthew James Clancy, Chief of Police for the Beaufort Police Department, and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and service to the State of South Carolina.. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across cities of Corona, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Aug. 5 & 6): Corona city officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered All (U.S., State, & City) Flags at public facilities across the city to half-staff on Wed., Aug 5, until sunset on Thu., Aug. 6, in honor of U.S. Marine Pfc (Private First Class) Bryan Baltierra, an 18-year old a native of Corona, who died along with 7 other Marines and a Navy Corpsman in a training accident on July 30. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All Flags across the city of Riverside, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Aug. 5 & 6): Riverside city officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered All (U.S., State, & City) Flags at public facilities across the city to half-staff on Wed., Aug 5, until sunset on Thu., Aug. 6, in honor of U.S. Marine Cpl. (Corporal) Cesar Villanueva, a 21-year old a native of Riverside, who died along with 7 other Marines and a Navy Corpsman in a training accident on July 30. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 6): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Thu., Aug. 6, to honor the life and service of Michigan State Highway Patrol Trooper Caleb Starr, who was killed on July 31 by a drunken driver. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across INDIANA (IN: July 29 - Aug 5): IN's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Aug. 5, to honor former Governor Joe Kernan. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: on Aug. 5): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Wed., Aug. 5, the date of his interment / memorial service, to honor Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer, who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on August 5): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 5, in honor of former Attorney General Mark Meierhenry, who served from 1979 - 1987. GO HERE to see info about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: Aug. 4-5): CA Governor ordered, around 12p PST on Tue., Aug. 4, All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, immediately until, assumedly, sunset on Wed., Aug. 5, in honor of the 9 Naval Service members (8 Marines and 1 Sailor) killed in an amphibious vehicle accident.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
The STATE of Maryland Flag across MARYLAND (MD: July 28 - Aug. 5): MD's Governor ordered all STATE of MD Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Tue., July 28, until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD - Governor ended the half-staff on Aug. 5), in honor of Bob Culver, County Executive for Wicomico County, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALASKA (AK: July 31 - Aug. 3): AK's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., July 31 until sunset on Mon., Aug. 3, to honor the life and service of Alaska State Representative Gary Knopp. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: on Aug. 4): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Tue., Aug. 4, the date of his interment / memorial service, to honor Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop, who died in the line of duty on Monday, July 13, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
State of TEXAS Flags across El Paso County, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 3): TX Governor ordered the TEXAS State Flags at government / public facilities across El Paso County, TX to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Aug. 3, as a sign of honor and respect for the victims of the August 3, 2019, mass shooting. Monday is the first anniversary of the attack where 23 people were killed and many others were injured. GO CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the TEXAS State Capitol and across the Fifth Court of Appeals District (which includes Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwell County), TEXAS (TX: Aug. 1): TX Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwell County, TX to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Aug. 1, in honor of the life and service of Justice David L. Bridges of the Fifth Court of Appeals District, who was killed recently by a drunken driver. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 31): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 31, to honor the life and service of Arizona National Guard Second Lieutenant Robert Dwayne Bryant, Jr., who died on Wednesday following an Arizona National Guard training event. Bryant also served as a Phoenix Police Officer. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Taylorsville, UTAH (UT: on July 31): Taylorsville's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the UT Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Taylorsville, UT to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 31, in honor of Taylorsville Municipal Judge Michael Kwan. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: July 18 - 30): CT's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: July 18 - 30): GA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: July 18 - 30): NJ's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All State Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: July 18 - 30): VA's Governor ordered all State Flags of VA at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on July 30): MN's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. GO HERE to see the Flag order info.
All State Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: July 18 - 30): RI's Governor ordered all State Flags of RI at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: on July 30): LA's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor former state Representative Frank Howard. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info. GO HERE to see his interment / funeral info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: on July 30): MS Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Thu., July 30, for a day of mourning in memory of Deputy Dylan Scott Pickle, of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and was killed in the line of duty recently. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: July 24 - 28): NC Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across NC, to half-staff, until sunset on Tue., July 28, in honor of Fort Bragg Paratrooper, Sgt. Bryan Cooper Mount, who died in a vehicle rollover accident in Syria on Tuesday, July 21. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: July 27): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 27, in honor of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Oscar Walter Rocha and Los Angeles Police Department Officer Valentin Martinez, who died recently of COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: on July 23 - 26): RI Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, until sunset on Sun., July 26, in tribute to the states's 1000+ COVID-19 victims. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across ALABAMA (AL: to July 27): AL's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunrise on Mon., July 27, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on July 25): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 25, the date of his interment as a Mark of Respect for Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon, who was killed in action and went missing during the Korean War, and whose remains were recently recovered. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. GO HERE to read the story about his Korean War duty and DPAA's recovery.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on July 23): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., July 23, in tribute in tribute to Captain John Durham, Jr. of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MAINE (ME: July 18 - 20): ME's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags atop State Capitol of LOUISIANA (LA: July 18 - 20): LA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, until sunset on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: July 18 - 20): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Fayette County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on July 20): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Fayette County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., July 20, the date of his memorial service, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former state legislator Shirley Love. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across DELAWARE (DE: July 18 - 20): DE's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until the morning of Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across IOWA (IA: July 18 - 20): IA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunrise on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: July 18 - 19): NC's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Sun., July 19, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian - both civil rights leaders. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on June 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on June 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 19): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., July 19, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on July 18
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset today, Saturday, July 18, to honor U.S. Representative John Lewis, who passed away yesterday. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset today, Saturday, July 18, to honor U.S. Representative John Lewis, who passed away yesterday. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on July 17): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 17, the date of his interment, in tribute to former Adjutant General Stanhope S. Spears, Sr. and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and his distinguished service to the State of South Carolina and the United States of America. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: July 12 - 16): Hidalgo County Judge, with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Hidalgo County, TX to half-staff until sunset on Thu., July 16, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of McAllen Police Department's Officer Ismael Chavez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sat., July 11. GO CLICK HERE to learn about the Judge's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: July 12 - 16): Hidalgo County Judge, with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Hidalgo County, TX to half-staff until sunset on Thu., July 16, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of McAllen Police Department's Officer Edelmiro Garza, Jr., who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sat., July 11. GO CLICK HERE to learn about the Judge's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: Jul. 7 - TBD): Concurrent with the active, ongoing statewide half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims, NY's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff until the date of interment (TBD), to honor US Army SPC Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, stationed at Ft. Drum, NY, who died recently in Afghanistan. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Jul. 9 - TBD): Concurrent with the active, ongoing statewide half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims, IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff until the date of interment (TBD), to honor three victims of the Bunn Capital Shooting in Springfield - Christopher Aumiller, Marsha Strumpher, and Bill Gibbons. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on July 15): AL Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across AL to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 15, to honor State Representative Ronald Johnson, who died on July 14th as the longest standing Alabama legislator. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: July 14-15): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, in honor of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Josephy T. Allbaugh, of Folsom, CA, who died of a non-combat incident in Afghanistan on July 12th. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 14): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., July 14, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty today (July 1) after a motorcycle crash. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. And, GO CLICK HERE to see a news article verifying the new, correct date of interment
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Montgomery, ALABAMA (AL: July 6 - 12): Montgomery's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the AL Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Montgomery to half-staff until sunset on Sun., July 12, the date of her memorial service, in honor of the life and service of Police Detective Tanisha Pughsley of the Montgomery Police Department. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Leon County Courthouse, and City Hall of Largo, FLORIDA (FL: on July 11): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Leon County Courthouse, and City Hall of Tallahassee to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., July 11, to honor the late Governor Wayne Mixson. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag order. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across Monterey County, CALIFORNIA (CA: on June 30 - July 11): Monterey County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at public facilities across the county to half-staff until Sat., July 11, the date of his memorial service, in honor of Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter, a longtime public servant (military, police, and government official). GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across DELAWARE (DE: on July 10): DE's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 10, to honor former State Representative, and WWII Veteran, Donald Clark. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
The STATE Flag of NC across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: July 8 - 10): NC Governor ordered, per email received at 1250pm EST on Wed., July 8, that All NC STATE Flags at all public facilities in the state to half-staff immediately on Wed., July 8 until sunset on Fri., July 10, in honor of former State Senator and NC Department of Administration Secretary Katie G. Dorsett, who passed away on Tuesday.. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of TENNESSEE (TN: on July 10): TN's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol (and across Murfreesboro via the Mayor) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 10, to honor legendary country music artist, Charlie Daniels. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Pinellas County Courthouse, and City Hall of Largo, FLORIDA (FL: on July 10): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Pinellas County Courthouse, and City Hall of Largo to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 10, as a mark of respect for United States Army Specialist Nick Bravo-Regules, who died on June 23rd in Jordan while supporting operations as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on July 9): OK's Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from 8am - 5pm, on Thur., July 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Sergeaant Craig Johnson of the Tulsa Police Department, who died on Tuesday, June 30, after being shot in the line of duty. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: July 8): NV Governor ordered, at 7am PST this morning, Wed., July 8, that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 8, the date of his interment, as a mark of respect for Nevada Highway Patrol's Sergeant Ben Jenkins, who was killed in the line of duty on Fri., Mar 27. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: July 8): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., July 8, in honor of Los Angeles Police Department Senior Detention Officer Erica McAdoo, who died Fri., July 3, from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 8): AZ's Governor ordered, at approx. 9pm PST Tues., July 7, that all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 8, to honor the life and service of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County . GO HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: No picture of Bryan Boatman was available at the time of this publishing - Tue. night at 9:45pm PST]
All Flags in Jefferson County and fire stations across MISSOURI (MO: on July 8): Missouri's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags across Jefferson County, and at all fire stations across the state, as well as the Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City, MO, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 8, in memory of DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District Fire Marshal/Lieutenant Ronald W. Wehlage, Jr. who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Tulsa, OKLAHOMA (OK: on June 30 - July 9): Tulsa, assumedly with the authority and approval of the OK Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Tulsa to half-staff immediately on Tue., June 30, until sunset on Thu., July 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Sergeaant Craig Johnson of the Tulsa Police Department, who died on Tuesday, June 30, after being shot in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 7): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., July 7, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty today (July 1) after a motorcycle crash. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
State Flag of Alaska across ALASKA (AK: on July 7): Alaska's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., July 7, in honor of former state Representative Roger Jenkins. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on July 7) Hawaii's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., July 7, the date of his memorial service, as a mark of respect for the late Hawaiʻi State Senator Breene Harimoto. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags atop Statehouse and across Lucas County, OHIO (OH: July 5 - 7) OH Governor ordered All Flags atop the Statehouse (concurrent with the existing half-staff order for USMC Sgt Weninger) and across Lucas County (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, from sunrise on Sun., July 5, until sunset on Tue., July 7, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Police Officer Anthony Dia of the Toledo Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 4. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags atop Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, Rhodes Tower, and across Geauga County, OHIO (OH: June 21 - July 7) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower, and across Geauga County (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, immediately, on Jun. 21, until sunset on Tue., July 7, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of U.S. Marine Sergeant Wolfgang Kyle Weninger, who died recently during parachute jump training. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol CALIFORNIA (CA: July 3-5): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff within a press release on Fri., July 3. And, we assume, because the order is not clear, that the Flags will remain half-staff until the next business day's morning, Mon., July 6, in honor of US Air Force First Lieutenant David Schmitz of Temecula, CA, who died recently in a F-16 jet mishap. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across UTAH (UT: on July 3): UT's Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Utah to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 3, to honor of the life and service of US Air Force First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen, who died in a F-15 jet crash / training accident in the North Sea (east of the United Kingdom) and will be laid to rest on July 4th. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Apr. 3 - July 2): NJ's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NJ) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 3, until sunrise on Fri., July 3, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and have been affected by COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. And, GO HERE for the Governor's return to FULL STAFF order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 2): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 2, to honor the life and service of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty today (July 1) after a motorcycle crash. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Salem, MASSACHUSETTS (MA: June 26 - July 2): Salem's Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority from the MA Governor, ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at city facilities to half-staff until sunset on Thu., July 2, the date of his interment, in honor of Salem Police Officer Dana Mazola, who was killed in crash late Thursday night. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Fort Bend County, TEXAS (TX: on June 29 - July 2): Fort Bend County Judge, with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Fort Bend County, TX to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of the life and service of City of Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella. GO CLICK HERE to read the Judge's Flag order.
All RI State Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: June 29 - July 1): RI Governor ordered All RI State Flags at state facilities across RI to half-staff immediately, on Mon., 6/29, until sunset on Wed., July 1, in honor of former Newport Mayor Paul Gaines. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
Rainbow Pride Flag flown over East Wing of State Capitol of WISCONSIN (WI: June 5 - 30): WI Governor ordered the Rainbow Pride Flag to be flown over the East Wing of the State Capitol Building, beginning on Friday, June 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. and ending at sunset on June 30, 2020. Additionally, the order authorizes state buildings and any jurisdiction within the State of Wisconsin to fly the Rainbow Pride Flag during the month of June 2020, for the purposes of recognizing Pride Month.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
US & State Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on 6/30): Arizona Governor has ordered U.S. and AZ State flags at all State facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., June 30, in honor and remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who gave their lives protecting their fellow Arizonans from the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute. GO HERE for the Flag order.
All Flags in Westfield, MASSACHUSETTS (MA: June 23 - 26): Westfield's Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority from the MA Governor, ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at city facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., June 26, in honor of longtime City Solicitor Susan C. Phillips, who died Monday after a short illness. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.
All (U.S., Navajo, State, & other) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: June 24-25): Navajo Nation's President, Jonathan Nez, ordered all Flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., June 24, to sunset on Thu., June 25, to honor the memorye and service of Navajo Police Department Officer Michael Lee, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across MAINE (ME: June 23 - 25): Maine Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., June 23, until sunset on Thu., June 25, in honor of former Speaker of the House and former Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development John Richardson. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: June 19-20): NM's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., June 19, to sunset on Sat., June 20, to commemorate Juneteenth, the state's official observation of Juneteenth Freedom Day, and to acknowledge victims of racism and hate in NM and America. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. [Pictured at left is the "Juneteenth Flag"]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on June 20): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 20, to honor the life and service of honor Navajo Police Department Officer Michael Lee, who died of COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on June 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on June 19): SD's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., June 19, the date of his interment, to honor Sioux Falls Fire Captain Kendall Ward, who died of work-related cancer recently. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on June 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: on June 19): Concurrent to the current, long-term half-staff honoring COVID-19 vicitims (see the order below), IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff on June 19, to honor "June 19th, 2020 as Juneteenth in Illinois". GO HERE to see the Flag order. [Pictured at left is the "Juneteenth Flag"]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: on June 17: MS Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Wed., June 17, for a day of official mourning in memory of Deputy Sheriff James H. Blair of the Simpson County Sheriff's Office. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Santa Cruz County, CALIFORNIA (CA: on June 8 - 17): Santa Cruz County officials, assumedly with the authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the county to half-staff until sunset on Wed., June 17, the date of his interment, in honor of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. GO CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in San Diego, CALIFORNIA (CA: Apr. 13 - TBD): City of San Diego Mayor ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Apr. 13, until sunset on a date to be determined (TBD), in honor of each American, Californian, and San Diegan who has fallen due to COVID-19. GO HERE to see info on this Mayor order. No ending order / date was provided, so assume it's back to full staff ;)
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on June 12): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., June 12, to honor the life and service of Monroe County Sheriff’s animal control officer Darrian Young, who was killed on June 6 when her patrol car was struck by another vehicle. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across FLORIDA (FL: on June 12): FL Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., June 12, to honor of Pulse Remembrance Day - a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub occurred 4 years ago. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Hillsborough County Courthouse, and City Hall of Tampa, FLORIDA (FL: on June 10-11): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Hillsborough County Courthouse, and City Hall of Tampa to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., June 11, in honor of the former Florida House Speaker Thomas Terrell Sessums, who passed away on Sat., June 6. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Miami-Dade County Courthouse, and City Hall of Miami, FLORIDA (FL: on June 10-11): FL Governor ordered (via Flag memo distributed around 11am EST) that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Miami-Dade County Courthouse, and City Hall of Miami to half-staff, immediately until sunset on Wed., June 10, in honor of the former Florida Senate President Gwen Margolis, who passed away on Tue., June 9. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: Since this order was distributed late on the day of its order and there's another day of half-staff atop the Capitol on Thu., we anticipate this H-S order will actually continue to be executed and completed by the county and city specified on Thu., June 11.]
[Note: Since this order was distributed late on the day of its order and there's another day of half-staff atop the Capitol on Thu., we anticipate this H-S order will actually continue to be executed and completed by the county and city specified on Thu., June 11.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: on June 9): Arkansas Governor ordered, via email a couple hours ago, all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff immediately on June 9 (today) until sunset on June 9 (today), the date of his interment, in honor of Alexander Police Officer Scott Hutton, who died on June 3. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on June 8): OK's Governor ordered All Flags at state facilities across OK to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., June 8, to honor former State Insurance Commissioner John Presley Crawford. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. [Note: No picture of Mr. Crawford could be found, so put up the OK State Flag in his honor here.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Riverside County, CALIFORNIA (CA: June 3 - 8): Riverside County officials, assumedly with the authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Riverside County, CA to half-staff on Wed., June 3, until sunset on Mon., June 8, in honor of the honor of the late Riverside County Supervisor Patricia “Corky” Larson. GO CLICK HERE to see info about the County official's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol CALIFORNIA (CA: on June 8): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff on Mon., June 8, the first full business day after the Governor's proclamation, in honor of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. GO CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on June 8): AL Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across AL to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., June 8, the date of his interment, to honor Sergeant Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across HAWAII (HI: on June 8): Hawaii Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across Hawaii to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon, June 8, the date of his interment, as a mark of respect for former state Rep. Joseph “Joe” Bertram III. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Moody, ALABAMA (AL: June 3 - 8): The City of Moody's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the AL Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities in Moody, AL to half-staff until sunset on Mon., June 8, the date of his interment, to honor Sergeant Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
City of Birmingham Flag in ALABAMA (AL: until TBD): The Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama ordered the City of Birmingham Flag (the City Flag only) at city facilities, to half-staff until TBD, to remember the death of George Floyd. CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.
All Flags in WASHINGTON, DC (DC: Apr. 10 - TBD): Washington DC Mayor ordered all Flags at district facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 10, until sunset on a date to be determined (TBD), to honor those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19. GO HERE to see info on this Mayor order.
All Flags in Atlanta, GEORGIA (GA: May 8 - TBD): Atlanta Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the GA Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., May 8, until a date to be determined (TBD), to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.
The STATE of Maryland Flag across MARYLAND (MD: June 7): MD's Governor ordered all MD STATE Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., June 7, for Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day honors all fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel from the State of Maryland who have lost their lives in the line of duty.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: Apr. 15 - TBD): Columbia Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the SC Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Apr. 15, until a date to be determined (TBD), to honor the lives lost to COVID-19, surpassing 100 South Carolina resident deaths as of this flag order. GO CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on June 7): NC Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across NC, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., June 7, in honor of Private First Class Ethan M. Moores who passed away on Wednesday, May 27, at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Ogden, UTAH (UT: on May 29 - June 6): Ogden's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the UT Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Ogden, UT to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, to honor Officer Nate Lyday of the Ogden Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thu., May 28. GO HERE to read the Judge's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Franklin and Muskingum County, OHIO (May 19 - Jun 6): OH Governor, updated his Flag order again on June 5th, to be that All Flags across Franklin and Muskingum County, OH to half-staff ntil sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of the memorial service, in honor of the life, service, and contributions of Annie Glenn. CLICK HERE to read the first Governor's Flag order and GO HERE for the updated order #1 and CLICK HERE for updated order #2.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on June 6): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of his interment, in tribute to First Lieutenant Trevarius Ravon Bowman, South Carolina National Guard, who lost his life while dutifully serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
The STATE Flag of North Carolina across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on June 6): NC Governor ordered all STATE Flags, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of his memorial service in NC, in honor of Mr. George Floyd, a native North Carolinian killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across UTAH (UT: on June 6): UT's Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Utah to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of his interment, to honor Officer Nate Lyday of the Ogden Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thu., May 28. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: June 4 - 5): NM's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sundown on Thu., June 4 until sundown on Fri., June 5, during dates of his memorial service, to honor George Floyd and all other victims of systemic racism and police violence. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All STATE Flags across OREGON (OR: on June 4): OR Governor ordered all STATE Flags, to half-staff from 11am PDT until sunset, today, Thu., June 4, the date of his memorial service, to honor George Floyd. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Fort Bend County, TEXAS (TX: on May 29 - June 4): Fort Bend County Judge, assumedly with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Fort Bend County, TX to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Deputy Constable Caleb Rule of the Fort Bend Constable's Office - Precinct 4, Texas, who was killed in the line of duty on Fri., May 29th. GO CLICK HERE to read the Judge's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NORTH DAKOTA (ND: on June 2): ND's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., June 2, the date of interment, in honor of Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte, who died in the line of duty Wednesday in a fatal shooting. Holte also served as a First Lieutenant in the North Dakota Army National Guard. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
City of Virginia Beach Flags in VIRGINIA (VA: May 29 - 31): The Virginia Beach Mayor ordered all City of Virginia Beach Flags (the City Flag only) at city facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., May 29 to sunset on Sun., May 31, the first anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting, to honor the lives lost in the tragedy on May 31, 2019. GO HERE to see the Mayor order.
STATE Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on June 1): North Carolina's Governor ordered the Flag of the State of North Carolina (via email to news outlets on Sunday night) at government / public facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., June 1, a "Day of Mourning" in honor the lives lost to COVID-19. He also encouraged citizens to join the moment of silence on Monday. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's order.
State Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on May 31): Virginia's Governor ordered the Flag of the State (Commonwealth) of Virginia at government / public facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 31, the first anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting, to honor the lives lost in the tragedy on May 31, 2019. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: until May 30): CT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Sat., May 30, the date of his interment, to honor Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Eugene Kenneth Baron, Jr, who passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer as a result of his response and service in support of New York City in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. His passing is classified as a line of duty death.. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: until May 28): Louisiana's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Thu., May 28, to honor Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker, who died in the line of duty. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All STATE Flags across ALASKA (AK: May 27 - 28): Alaska's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., May 27, to sunset on Thu., May 28, to honor former Alaska State Representative Bob Lynn. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OHIO (OH: May 19 - 26) and Muskingum County, OH (May 19 - Jun 6): OH Governor updated his Flag order again on Memorial Day to All Flags at all public facilities across the state to half-staff immediately on Tue., May 19 until sunset on Tue., May 26, additionally, the Governor extended his Flag order to All Flags across Muskingum County, OH until sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of the memorial service, in honor of the life, service, and contributions of Annie Glenn. CLICK HERE to read the first Governor's Flag order and GO HERE for the updated order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for MEMORIAL DAY on May 25
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 25, as per the U.S. Flag Code, to honor America's war fallen - those who died fighting for our freedoms. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 25, as per the U.S. Flag Code, to honor America's war fallen - those who died fighting for our freedoms. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: Apr. 10 - May 25): MI's Governor ordered (at approx. 4:30pm EST on Fri., Apr. 10) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the afternoon of Fri., Apr. 10 until the COVID-19 emergency is over (May 25), to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: As of this order, the coronavirus has infected 22,783 and killed 1,281 people in Michigan.]
All Flags at Soldiers' Homes facilities & Veterans cemeteries in MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Apr. 19 to May 25): MA's Governor approved and ordered all (U.S. & MA) Flags at locations listed in red, to half-staff until TBD, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the United States armed forces military veterans and residents of the Massachusetts Soldiers’ Homes who have died from COVID-19 illnesses (reported to be more than 50 so far). CHECK HERE to see the info on this Flag order.
All Flags across Cuyahoga County, OHIO (OH: on Apr. 15 - May 25): County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the OH Governor, ordered all Flags across Cuyahoga County, to half-staff on Wed., Apr. 15, until a date to be determined (TBD), to honor the loss of citizens to the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for May 22 - 24
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, immediately on Fri., May 22, until sunset on Sunday, May 24, "as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic" GO HERE to see the President's Flag order.
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, immediately on Fri., May 22, until sunset on Sunday, May 24, "as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic" GO HERE to see the President's Flag order.
All STATE Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 21 - 23): NC Governor ordered All NC STATE Flags at all public facilities in the state to half-staff immediately on Thu., May 21 until sunset on Sat., May 23, in honor of North Carolina Civil Rights Activist, Andrea Harris, who was a trailblazer for historically underutilized businesses. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across IDAHO (ID: May 21 - 23): Idaho Governor ordered All Flags at all public facilities in the state to half-staff immediately on Thu., May 21 until sunset on Sat., May 23, to honor Bonneville County Sheriff's Deputy Wyatt Maser, who was killed in the line of duty.
CLICK HERE to read an article about the Governor's Flag order.
CLICK HERE to read an article about the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: Apr. 8 - May 19): CT's Governor ordered (at approx. 6pm EST on Wed., Apr. 8) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Wed., Apr. 8 until sunset on Tue., May 19, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and been affected by COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order and GO HERE for the closing (back to full staff) Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on May 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on May 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: on May 18): Nevada's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Nevada to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, to honor entertainer Roy Horn, of Siegfried & Roy tiger show lore, who died from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across Jackson County and fire stations across MISSOURI (MO: on May 18): Missouri's Governor ordered all State Flags across Jackson County, and at all fire stations across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, to honor Independence Fire Department Firefighter/Hazardous Material Technician David F. Jameson, Jr, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on May 18): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to REMAIN at half-staff until sunset on Mon., May 18, in honor of Larry Womble, former NC State Representative, who passed away on Thu., May 14. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across OREGON (OR: on May 18): Oregon's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Oregon to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, the date of his interment, to honor Oregon State Representative Mitch Greenlick. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All State Flags across ALASKA (AK: on May 18): Alaska's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, to honor Nome Mayor James “Richard” Beneville, an enthusiastic, colorful public servant. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 15 - 18): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to REMAIN at half-staff until sunrise on Mon., May 18, in honor of Private First Class Tyler Knight Cox, who passed away during training on Wednesday, April 29, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) Flag atop the State Capitol of VIRGINIA (VA: on May 16): VA's Governor ordered the Commonwealth (State) Flag atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 16, to honor Montford Point Marine LeRoy W. Cason, Chesapeake, VA. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to learn more about Montfort Point Marine Cason and others.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for May 15
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 15, per Presidential Proclamation and U.S. Public Law 87-726, and in observance of the Peace Officers Memorial Day - honoring 135 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from 2019, and all other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities.
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 15, per Presidential Proclamation and U.S. Public Law 87-726, and in observance of the Peace Officers Memorial Day - honoring 135 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from 2019, and all other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: May 8 - 15): Alaska's Governor ordered, via Twitter at 5pm local AK time today, all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, immediately on Fri., May 8 to sunset on Fri., May 15, to honor the life and service of former Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott. CLICK HERE or GO HERE to read the Flag order.
*All Flags at ceremony locations honoring Fallen Officers during Police Week across WISCONSIN (WI: May 10 - 16 = Police Week): WI's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at government facilities across Wisconsin to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day (a National Half-Staff Day), and any day during Police Week (May 10, 2020 to May 16, 2020) for the purpose of honoring in a public ceremony, peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across IOWA (IA: May 10 - 15): Iowa's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Iowa to half-staff, from sunrise on Sun., May 10 to sunset on Fri, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in the Alamo Colleges District, TEXAS (TX: on May 11 - 15): TX's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the Alamo Colleges District to half-staff, on Mon., May 11, until the date of his interment, a private burial, on Fri., May 15, in honor of the life and public service of Alamo Colleges District Police Department Sergeant Lionel Q. Martinez, who was killed in the line of duty on May 5. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across KANSAS (KS: on May 13): KS Governor, ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across KS to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., May 13, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Overland Park Police Officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., May 3. CLICK HERE to see early info on the Flag order. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across OHIO (OH: on May 13): Ohio Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., May 13, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff, who served for 48 years. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags in the City of Overland Park, KANSAS (KS: on May 4 - 13): Overland Park officials, assumedly with approval and authority of the KS Governor, ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Overland Park to half-staff on Mon., May 4, until Wed., May 13, the date of his interment (TBD), in memory of Overland Park Police Officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., May 3. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags in Pickaway County, OHIO (OH: on May 6 - 13): Ohio Governor, via email at 1237pm EST today, May 6, ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at goverment facilities in Pickaway County to half-staff, immediately on Wed., May 6, until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of the life and service of former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff, who served for 48 years. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order. NOTE: The Governor also stated that all other state facilities and citizens across the state may join this tribute at their discretion.
All Flags in the City of Houston, TEXAS (TX: on May 2 - 9): TX's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Houston to half-staff, immediately on Sat., May 2, until Sat., May 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and public service of Houston Police Officer (Tactical Flight Officer) Jason Knox, who was killed in the line of duty during a helicopter crash on Sat., May 2. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on May 8): Hawaii's Governor ordered, via Twitter at 945am local HI time today, all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Hawaii to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 8, the date of his memorial service, to honor former state Rep. Dennis R. Yamada. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on May 8): Concurrent to the Executive Order 114 for half-staff of all Flags to honor COVID-19 victims, today, NJ's Governor stated all (U.S. & NJ) Flags at state facilities are half-staff on Fri., May 8, in recognition of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across OHIO (NC: May 4): OH's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 11:45am EST today (May 4), all (U.S. & OH) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff at 12:24pm EST until sunset on Mon., May 4, in honor of the lives of those killed and injured and those whose lives were forever altered by the tragedy of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 1 - 4): NC's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 420pm EST today (May 1), all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Fri., May 1, until sunset on Mon., May 4, in honor of former NC State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, who passed away this morning. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All State Flags across MARYLAND (MD: Apr. 30 - May 3): MD's Governor ordered (at approx. 130pm EST on Thu., Apr. 30 - after the last minute order for that day by the Governor) all State Flags at all state facilities to half-staff at noon on Apr. 30 to sunset on May 3, to honor COVID=19 victims, Fallen Heroes Day (May 1) and Healthcare Heroes (May 2). CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA (LA: on Apr. 27 - May 3): Louisiana's Governor all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities in Baton Rouge to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Apr. 27, until sunset on his interment date (which was a private event this weekend), to honor the life and public service of Baton Rouge Police Department's Lieutenant Glenn Hutto Jr., who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday. (My apologies, and I'm embarassed, for my mistake. I had the wrong officers pictured and listed here for 4 days. The 3 officers listed were from a deadly 2016 shooting, I'm not sure how I got the news stories mixed up. No excuse). GO HERE to see news info on the Flag order because nothing is posted to the Governor's website yet.
All Flags in Bell County, TEXAS (TX: on Apr. 28 - May 1): TX's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Bell County to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Apr. 28, (in the afternoon via Twitter) until sunset on Fri., May 1, in honor of Deputy Sheriff John Andrew Rhoden's service to his community. He was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, Apr. 26. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Marion County and Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities across INDIANA (IN: on May 1): IN's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Marion County and at all IDOC facilities across Indiana to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 1, in honor of Indiana Women’s Prison Correctional Officer Francine Earls, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Greene and Sullivan County and Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities across INDIANA (IN: on May 1): IN's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Greene and Sullivan County and at all IDOC facilities across Indiana to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 1, in honor of Wabash Valley Correctional Officer Gary Weinke, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on May 1): NJ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities (concurrent to the current half-staff going until further notice to honor COVID-19 victims) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 1, to honor former First Lady of New Jersey Debby Kean. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in City of Arlington, WASHINGTON (WA: Apr. 28 - May 1): Arlington Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the WA Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, on Tue., Apr. 28, until sunset on Fri., May 1, to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.
Section 3: Archive of Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees (Apr. 30 - Jan. 1, 2020)
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All Flags at DPS (Department of Public Safety) facilities across TEXAS (TX: Apr. 27 - 30): TX's Governor approved the Director of the state's Department of Public Safety's (DPS) request to move all (U.S. & State) Flags at DPS facilities throughout Texas to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Apr. 27, until sunset on Thu., Apr. 30, to honor the life and public service of former Director of the state's Department of Public Safety (DPS) James B. Adams - a longtime public servant and WWII Veteran. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE or CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop CALIFORNIA State Capitol (CA: on Apr. 27): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, on an undetermined date or time, so we assume the next business day after the announcement, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Apr. 27, to honor San Diego Police Officer Dan Walters, who died on Thu., Apr. 23, from complications due to being shot in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Prince William and Loudoun County, VIRGINIA (VA: Apr. 27 and every Monday until further notice): County officials in Prince William and Loudoun County, assumedly with approval and authority from the VA Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset every Monday, this being Mon., Apr. 27, until further notice, to honor the lives lost to COVID-19 in their counties and state. GO HERE to see the order.
All Flags across TEXAS (TX: Apr. 20 - 26): TX's Governor approved the City of San Marcos Mayor's request to move all (U.S. & State) Flags throughout San Marcos to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Mon., Apr. 20, until sunset on the date of his interment (which cannot happen until after the COVID-19 gathering restrictions, so the half-staff ended on Apr. 26, and a future one-day one will hopefully be announced when the interment finally occurs), to honor the life and public service of San Marcos Police Officer Justin Putnam, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., Apr. 18. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE or CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: Apr. 17 - 24 and TBD interment date): AZ's Governor ordered (via email at approx. 1:37pm MST on Fri., Apr. 17) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 17 until sunset on Fri., Apr. 24, and again on the date of her interment (TBD), in honor of the life and legacy of former Arizona Governor Jane Hull, who passed away today at the age of 84. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte County, and all fire houses in the state of MISSOURI (MO: on Apr. 22): Missouri's Governor ordered all Flags at government facilities, at locations listed in red, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Apr. 22, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Kansas City Fire Department EMT Billy Birmingham, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags atop KENTUCKY State Capitol (KY: Apr. 14 - 20): KY Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol, to half-staff, from sunrise Tue., Apr. 14, until sunset on Mon., Apr. 20, in honor of the more than 100 Kentuckians who have passed away due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). GO CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags across SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Apr. 20): SD's Governor ordered all (U.S. & SD) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Apr. 20, the date of his interment (funeral), to honor South Dakota State Representative Bob Glanzer, who served SD District 22 and died Friday, Apr. 3rd from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Apr. 17 - 19): IL's Governor ordered (at approx. 10:43am EST on Fri., Apr. 17) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 17 until sunset on Sun., Apr. 19, to honor Police Chief Terry Engle
of the Village of Hampton Police Force. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
of the Village of Hampton Police Force. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Apr. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Apr. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags in Hendersonville, TENNESSEE (TN: Apr. 14 - 18): Hendersonville's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the TN Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Apr. 14, until sunset on Sat., Apr. 18, as a mark of respect for the service of Police Lt. James R. Lawson Jr.. GO HERE to see info on this Mayor order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Vigo County, INDIANA (IN: on Apr. 18): Indiana's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Apr. 18, to honor Terre Haute Firefighter John Schoffstall, who died from COVID-19 complications on Apr. 12. CLICK HERE to see info about the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Apr. 18): SC's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Apr. 18, in tribute to Deputy Jeremy C. LaDue of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Marion County, INDIANA (IN: on Apr. 16): Indiana's Governor ordered all Flags across Marion County, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Apr. 16, tthe date of her interment, to honor the life and service of Officer Breann Leath of the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, who was also a military veteran and loving mother - shot and killed in the line of duty on Thu., Apr. 9. GO HERE to see info on this Governor order.
All Commonwealth (STATE) Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: Apr. 16): VA's Governor ordered all STATE Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Apr. 16, a memorial date, to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives during the Virginia Tech University shooting on April 16, 2003. GO HERE to see info about this Flag order. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
State & County Flags in St. Mary's County and County Flag in Charles County, MARYLAND (MD: until TBD): St. Mary's County Commissioner, assumedly with approval of the Governor, ordered the State & St. Mary's County Flag, and in Charles County the Commission ordered the County Flag to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Apr. 13, until the date of the interment (TBD), to honor Bay District Volunteer Firefighter and Charles County Government employee Marcus Paxton, who died this weekend. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags in Indianapolis, INDIANA (IN: Apr. 9 - 16): Indianapolis Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the IN Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Apr. 9, until sunset on Thu., Apr. 16, the date of her interment, to honor the life and service of Officer Breann Leath of the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, who was also a military veteran and loving mother - shot and killed in the line of duty on Thu., Apr. 9. GO HERE to see info on this Mayor order.
All Flags atop LOUISIANA State Capitol (LA: Apr. 10 - 13): LA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 10, until sunset on Mon., Apr. 13, as an expression of respect for Rep. Reggie Bagala, who passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All STATE Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Apr. 13): VT's Governor ordered STATE Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Apr. 13, to honor former Vermont State Representative Bernie Juskiewicz, who died from COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags across Purdue and Indiana University campuses in INDIANA (IN: Apr. 8 - 12): Indiana Governor ordered all (U.S. & IN) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Apr. 8, to sunset on Sun., Apr. 12, to honor the service of former Purdue University President Dr. Steven Beering. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Riverside County, CALIFORNIA (CA: until TBD): Riverside County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff until TBD, to honor Deputy David Werksman (on left in picture) and Deputy Terrell Young, who lost their lives to COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All City Flags in Philadephia (PA: on Mar. 13 - Apr. 11): Philadelphia's Mayor ordered "all city flags" (which does not include the US or State Flag) to half-staff for 30 days, starting immediately on Fri., Mar. 13 until sunset on Apr. 11, to honor Philadelphia SWAT Corporal James O’Connor, who was killed in a shooting Friday, March 13, 2020. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: on Apr. 10): GA's Governor ordered all (U.S. & GA) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 10, the of his interment (funeral), to honor GA State Senator Jack Hill. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags in Bucks County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: until Apr. 10): Bucks County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the PA Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff on Apr. 4 until TBD, to honor past Chief and current Assistant Chief Rick Johnson of Station 33 in the Tullytown Fire Department. He died from COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags on State Capitol grounds of UTAH (UT: on Apr. 10): UT's Governor ordered all (U.S. & UT) Flags on the State Capitol grounds, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 10, to honor former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Robert "Bob" Garff, who died from COVID-19 complications on Mar. 29th. GO CLICK HERE to see info about the Governor's order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: on Apr. 10): GA's Governor ordered all (U.S. & GA) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 10, the of his interment (funeral), to honor Presiding Judge Gary Blaylock Andrews of the Court of Appeals of Georgia. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags in Hattiesburg, MISSISSIPPI (MS: Apr. 8 & 9): Hattiesburg Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the MS Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Apr. 8, to sunset on Thu., Apr. 9, to honor the service of longtime city employee Kevin Jordan, who died from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see info on this Mayor order.
All Flags in Hutchinson County, TEXAS (TX: Apr. 4 - 9): TX Governor approved Hutchinson County's order of all Flags at county facilities to half-staff on Sat., Apr. 4, until Thu., Apr. 9, the last date of him lying in state (his funeral and burial will be at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions), to honor of the life and public service of Hutchinson County Sheriff Kirk Coker who died in the line of duty while responding to a call. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in City of Santa Rosa, CALIFORNIA (CA: Apr. 1 - 8): City of Santa Rosa officials, assumedly with authority and approval of CA's Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities to half-staff on Wed., Apr. 1, until sunset on Wed., Apr. 8, to honor Santa Rosa Police Department Detective Marylou Armer, who died, on Mar., 31, from complications related to her COVID-19 infection. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info. [Note: Due to COVID-19, funeral plans are postponed indefinitely]
All Flags in Westchester County, NEW YORK (NY: until TBD): Westchester County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the NY Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff until TBD, in memory of the Westchester residents who have died from coronavirus (COVID-19) complications. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order. [Note: Westchester County Flag is pictured]
All Flags in Licking County, OHIO (OH: until Apr. 8): Licking County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the OH Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Apr. 8, in memorial and tribute to Newton Fire Chief Jim Glover (on left in picture) and retired Licking County Sheriff's Office Sergeant George Croom, who passed away recently. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Apr. 8): MI's Governor ordered all (U.S. & MI) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Apr. 8, to honor the service of United States Army Specialist Clay Welch, who passed away while on duty in S. Korea recently. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Apr. 7): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately until sunset today, Mon., Mar. 30, and again on Apr. 7, the date of his interment (TBD), to honor Commander Greg Carnicle of the Phoenix Police Department. Commander Carnicle died on Sunday, March 29, in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence dispute. GO HERE to see the AZ Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: Apr. 4 - 6): NV's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NV) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Sat., Apr. 4, until sunset on Mon., Apr. 6, as a mark of respect & in remembrance of Regent Sam Lieberman, a champion for higher education. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's order.
All Flags atop CALIFORNIA State Capitol (CA: Apr. 5 & 6): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Apr. 6, to honor Deputy David Werksman (on left in picture) and Deputy Terrell Young, who lost their lives to COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in City of Vidalia, GEORGIA (GA: Apr. 1 until TBD): Vidalia's officials, assumedly with authority and approval of GA's Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities to half-staff on Wed., Apr. 1, until the date of his interment (TBD), to honor 26-year Mayor Ronnie Dixon, who died on Apr. 1st (the county coroner suspects COVID-19 may have contributed to his death). CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Apr. 1 - Apr. 5): MA's Governor ordered all (U.S. & MA) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately (via email sent at 1038pm EST) on Apr. 1 to sunset on Sun., Apr. 5, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the United States armed forces military veterans and residents of the Massachusetts Soldiers’ Home - Holyoke who died this past week in Holyoke, Massachusetts (reported to be 11 due to COVID-19 complications). CHECK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Madison and Tipton County, INDIANA (IN: on Apr. 3): Indiana's Governor ordered all (U.S. & IN) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 3, to honor the service of former Elwood Mayor Jerry Werline. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop CALIFORNIA State Capitol (CA: Apr. 3): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Apr. 3, to honor Santa Rosa Police Department Detective Marylou Armer, who died, on Mar., 31, from complications related to her COVID-19 infection.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Apr. 3): MI's Governor ordered all (U.S. & MI) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 3, to honor the service of Michigan Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Nathan William Denryter who passed away after his battle with cancer. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in City of Atlanta, GEORGIA (GA: Apr. 1-3): Atlanta's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of GA's Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities to half-staff on Wed., Apr. 1, until sunset on Fri., Apr. 3, to honor Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery, who was a monumental servant to the Atlanta community. GO HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Mar. 31 - Apr. 3): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to remain at half-staff from Tue., Mar. 31, until sunset on Fri., Apr. 3, in honor of State Highway Patrol Trooper Nolan J. Sanders who passed away while in the line of duty in Wayne County on Friday, March 27. CHECK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Mar. 28 - 31): NC's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 802am EST today (Mar.28), all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Sat., Mar. 28, until sunset on Tue., Mar. 31, in honor of NC House Representative MaryAnn Black, who passed away on Thu., Mar. 27. CLICK HERE to see info about the Flag order. The official Governor order isn't posted to the state flag status site yet, as of 1020am EST today, but will be soon = CHECK HERE.
All Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Mar. 30): OK's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Mar. 30, to honor the life and legacy of Thomas Allen Coburn, who passed away on March 28, 2020. GO HERE to see the OK Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Mar. 30): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately until sunset today, Mon., Mar. 30, and again on the date of his interment (TBD), to honor Commander Greg Carnicle of the Phoenix Police Department. Commander Carnicle died on Sunday, March 29, in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence dispute. GO HERE to see the AZ Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: Mar. 27-30): NV Governor ordered, at 4:30pm PST on Fri., Mar. 27, all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and at all state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset on Mon., Mar. 30, as a mark of respect for Nevada Highway Patrol's Sergeant Ben Jenkins, who was killed in the line of duty on Fri., Mar 27. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across Mahoning County, OHIO and atop the OH Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower (OH: Mar. 22-29): OH Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across Mahoning County and atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower (and all other state facilities may also lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff immediately on Sun., Mar. 22 until sunset on Sun., Mar. 29, in honor of the life and service of Ohio State Representative Don Manning, who died suddently on Sat., Mar 21. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across Hamilton County, OHIO and atop the OH Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower (OH: Mar. 22-29): OH Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across Hamilton County and atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower (and all other state facilities may also lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff immediately on Sun., Mar. 22 until sunset on Sun., Mar. 29, in honor of the life and service of Springdale Police Officer Kaia Grant, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., Mar 21. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Mar. 20 - 27): NC's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 1138am EST today, all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Fri., Mar. 20, until sunset on Fri., Mar. 27, in honor of 4 fallen Ft. Bragg soldiers:
- Private Jamie Wyatt Boger (not pictured / Army crest), a US Army Special Forces Candidate who attended Fort Bragg's John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School as a student before his assignment to the Special Warfare Medical Group in October 2019 (Date of Death: March 16, 2020)
- Private First Class Joseph Del Hierro (pic 2nd from left), a US Army Paratrooper assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division (Date of Death: February 23, 2020)
- Private 2nd Class Caleb Smither (pic 3rd from left), a US Army Paratrooper assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division (Date of Death: January 21, 2020)
- Master Sergeant Nathan Goodman (pic last on right), a US Army Special Operations Command Soldier assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Date of Death: January 14, 2020)
All Flags atop South Dakota State Capitol buildings, SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Mar. 26): South Dakota Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Mar. 26 to honor the life of former State Representative Patrick Kirschman, who served from 2009 - 2017. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Mar. 25): OK Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Oklahoma to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Mar. 25, the date of his interment, in memory of Air Force Technical Sergeant Marshal D. Roberts, of Owasso, Oklahoma, who was killed in action while serving with the Oklahoma Air National Guard unit in Iraq. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All State Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: Mar. 24-25): RI Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Rhode Island to half-staff immediately on Tue., Mar. 24 until sunset on Wed., Mar. 25, the date of her interment, in honor of former Rhode Island First Lady Virginia Chafee. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across DELAWARE (DE: Mar. 20-23): DE Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately on Fri., Mar. 20 until morning flag-raising on Mon., Mar. 23, to honor former Delaware State Representative Bobby Outten. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Mar. 21): MA Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across Massachusetts to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Mar. 21, the date of his interment, in honor of US Army Private First Class Justin Candido Kirby of New Bedford, MA, who passed away on March 9, 2020 at the Fort Irwin National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across Greene County, MISSOURI (MO: on Mar. 21): MO Governor ordered all Flags at government facilities across Greene County, Missouri to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Mar. 21, in honor of Springfield Police Department Officer Christopher R. Walsh, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on March 15. GO HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Mar. 21): MI Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities across Michigan to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Mar. 21, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Forsyth Township Fire Fighter Benjamen “Ben” Lauren, who was killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey (NJ: Mar. 17 - 20): North Brunswick Township's council, assumedly with the authority and approval of the NJ Governor, ordered all Flags at Township facilities to half-staff on Tue., Mar. 17 until sunset on Fri., Mar. 20, to honor former Township Councilman Robert Corbin. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: on Mar. 17): Kentucky's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Mar. 17, the date of his interment, in tribute to Seaman Hubert Hall of Floyd County, who died on the USS Oklahoma during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. Hall's recovered remains will be interred in the Punchbowl in Hawaii on Tuesday. GO HERE to see the Flag order info. And, CLICK HERE to learn more about the life of Hall and recovery of his remains.
All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: on Mar. 11 - 16): Arkansas' Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Wed., Mar. 11 until Mon., Mar. 16, the date of his interment, in tribute to the memory of Hot Springs Police Officer Brent William Scrimshire, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tue., Mar. 10. GO HERE to see the Arkansas Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in City of Escondido, CALIFORNIA (CA: Mar. 12 until 16): City of Escondido officials, assumedly with authority and approval of CA's Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities to half-staff until Mon., Mar. 16, to honor city councilmember John Masson, who died on Tue., Mar. 10. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: until Mar. 15): NC's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities immediately, at approximately 1600 EST on Tue., Mar. 10, to half-staff until sunset on Sun., Mar. 15, in honor of Camp Lejeune Marines Gunnery Sergeant Pongo and Captain Navas, who were killed in action during combat operations in Iraq on Sun., Mar. 8. CLICK HERE to see the NC Gov's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol building in Sacramento, CALIFORNIA (CA: Mar. 13-15): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff on Fri., Mar. 13 until sunset on Sun., Mar. 15, to honor US Army Specialist (SPC) Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias, 27, of Hanford, California, who was killed in action by indirect enemy fire in Iraq on Wed., Mar. 11.. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. GO HERE to read about the attack that killed SPC Mendez.
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Mar. 14): MI's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, on Sat., Mar. 14, the date of his interment (burial), to honor the service of Michigan National Guard Sergeant Jeffrey A. Anderson. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order and GO HERE for info on his funeral.
[At the same time as the PA Statewide Half-Staff of Commonwealth Flags for former Auditor General Bailey]
All Flags across Cumberland County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Mar. 9 and 14): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities in Cumberland County to half-staff, on Mon., Mar. 9 and on Sat., Mar. 14, the date of his interment, to honor Jerome Guise, a Mount Holly Springs firefighter who was killed fighting a fire at a home on Mon., Mar. 9. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across Cumberland County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Mar. 9 and 14): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities in Cumberland County to half-staff, on Mon., Mar. 9 and on Sat., Mar. 14, the date of his interment, to honor Jerome Guise, a Mount Holly Springs firefighter who was killed fighting a fire at a home on Mon., Mar. 9. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Mar. 11 and 14): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, on Wed., Mar. 11 and again on Sat., Mar. 14, the date of his interment, to honor former Auditor General Donald A. Bailey, who died on Mon., Mar. 9. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across Cumberland County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Mar. 9 - 14): Cumberland County's officials, assumedly with authority and approval of PA's Governor, ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities in Cumberland County to half-staff, on Mon., Mar. 9 until Sat., Mar. 14, the date of his interment, to honor Jerome Guise, a Mount Holly Springs firefighter who was killed fighting a fire at a home on Mon., Mar. 9. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Mar. 11): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff on Wed., Mar. 11, the date of his interment, to honor the life of Tempe Firefighter Tommy Arriaga. CLICK HERE to see the AZ Gov's Flag order.
All Flags in City of Cleveland, TEXAS (TX: Mar. 6 - 11): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered all Flags in City of Cleveland to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Mar. 11, the date of his interment, to honor Mayor Otis Cohn, a long-time servant (city council member) to the City of Cleveland. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Mar. 10): Michigan's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Tue., Mar. 10, to honor the service of Chief Warrant Officer Daneil I. Thomas, who passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. GO HERE to see the flag order.
All Flags atop Capitol building of LOUISIANA (LA: on Mar. 10): Louisiana's Governor ordered, a few hours ago, after sunrise on the day of the order, that all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff until sunset today, Tue., Mar. 10, as a mark of respect for Clifton Russell Richardson, a former distinguised member of the Louisian Legislature, who died on Mar. 6.. CLICK HERE to see the flag order.
All Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on Mar. 9): Alabama's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Mon., Mar. 9, as a mark of respect for fallen Forest Ranger James Owen Hall, who died in the line of duty on Tue., Mar. 2. GO HERE to see the AL Gov's Flag order and memo.
All Flags in Borough of Madison, NEW JERSEY (NJ: Mar. 6 - 9): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the NJ Governor, ordered all Flags in Borough of Madison to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Mar. 9, the date of his interment, to honor the life of Ted Monica, a legendary high school football coach and Korean War Veteran (USMC). CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags atop St. Louis City Hall, MISSOURI (MO: Feb. 25 - Mar. 9): St. Louis' Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the MO Governor, ordered all Flags atop St. Louis City Hall to half-staff until Mon., Mar. 9, the date of his interment, to honor the life of Samuel Moore, the 4th Ward Alderman (City Council member). GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on Mar. 7): Hawaii's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Hawaii to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Mar. 7, the date of his memorial service, to honor Honolulu Police Department Officer Kaulike Kalama, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19.. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in Monticello, KENTUCKY (KY: Mar. 6 & 7): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the KY Governor, ordered all Flags in City of Monticello to half-staff until Mar. 7, the date of his interment, to honor the life of former Mayor Kenneth Catron, who served as mayor for 21 years. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across Schuylkill County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Mar. 3 and Mar. 7): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities in Schuylkill County to half-staff, on Tue., Mar. 3 and again on Sat., Mar. 7, the date of his interment, to honor Schuylkill County Commissioner Frank Staudenmeier, who died Saturday. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across Wayne County, NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Mar. 3 - Mar. 7): Wayne County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the NC Governor, ordered all Flags at facilities across Wayne County to half-staff, on Tue., Mar. 3, until Sat., Mar. 7, the date of his interment, to honor Wayne County Commissioner John M. Bell, who has served in that position for District 3 since 2000. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across TENNESSEE (TN: Mar. 4 - 6): Tennessee's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Mar. 4 to sunset on Fri., Mar. 6, in memory of the victims of the March 3 tornado outbreak in Putnam, Wilson, Davidson, and Benton counties. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop Wilton Manors City Hall, FLORIDA (FL: Feb. 26 - Mar. 6): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the FL Governor, ordered all Flags atop Wilton Manors City Hall and across the city to half-staff until TBD, the date of his interment, to honor the life of Mayor Justin Flippen, who died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm at age 41. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on Mar. 3): Alabama's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Tue., Mar. 3, a "Day of Remembrance," in honor of the victims of last year's, March 3, 2019, horrific tornado that tore through Lee County.
GO HERE to see the AL Gov's Flag order and memo of remembrance.
GO HERE to see the AL Gov's Flag order and memo of remembrance.
All Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Mar. 2): New Mexico's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Mar. 2, the date of his interment, in honor of SPC Walter Lewark, the New Mexico National Guard soldier from Mountainair, NM, wo died in a non-combat related incident at Camp Lemonnier, in Djibouti, Africa, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. CLICK HERE to see the NM Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across Cherokee Nation (Feb. 26 - Mar. 2): Cherokee Nation officials ordered all Flags across Cherokee Nation to half-staff on Feb. 26 until Mon., Mar. 2, the date of his interment, to honor former Deputy Chief Joe Grayson for his tireless leadership. He served as Deputy Chief from 2003-11.. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Mar. 1): SC Governor ordered all Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Mar. 1, the date of his interment, to honor Corporal Andrew Gillette of the Sumter County Sheriff's Officer, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tue., Feb. 25. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags in Sumter County, SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: Feb. 25 - Mar. 1): Sumter County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the SC Governor, have Flags across the county at half-staff until Sun., Mar. 1, the date of his interment, to honor Corporal Andrew Gillette of the Sumter County Sheriff's Officer, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tue., Feb. 25. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH: on Feb. 29): New Hampshire's Governor ordered all Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, Sat., Feb. 29, the date of his interment, in memory of Captain Ryan S. Phaneuf of Hudson, New Hampshire, who was killed in a plane crash on Monday, January 27, while serving in Afghanistan. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Feb. 29): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 29, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Mon., Feb. 17. GO HERE to see the AZ Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across Steuben County, INDIANA (IN: on Feb. 28): Indiana's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the IN Governor, ordered all Flags in Steuben County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 28th, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Richard "Dick" Dodge. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags atop Flint City Hall, MICHIGAN (MI: until Feb. 28): Flint's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the MI Governor, ordered all Flags atop Flint City Hall to half-staff until Fri., Feb. 28th, the date of his interment, to honor the life of Richard Dicks Sr., the city's first "Super Chief" (Chief of Police and Fire).
GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Feb. 28): Apparently, with limited distribution to the media and public, Michigan's Governor ordered all Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 28, the date of his interment, to honor the service of Army Sergeant 1st Class Raymond Haley of Wyoming, MI. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: This flag order was discovered on social media on Friday afternoon. CLICK HERE for the post. It was posted to Twitter and is still not posted to the Governor's own flag order website = GO HERE to see]
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Feb. 27): Wisconsin's Governor ordered all Flags at all state facilities, via an email blast at 1030am EST, to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Feb. 27, until sunset today (Feb. 27), in memory of the victims of the Molson Coors plant shooting on Wed., Feb. 26. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Porterville, CALIFORNIA and firehouses throughout the state (CA: until Feb. 27): Porterville city officials and firehouses throughout the state, assumedly with authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags to half-staff until the date of the interments (Capt Figueroa's funeral is Tue., Feb. 25 and Firefighter Jones' funeral is Feb., 27), to honor Porterville Fire Department Captain Raymond Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones, who died while battling a fire at the Porterville Library on Tuesday. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags atop the Florida State Capitol, Okaloosa County Courthouse, & Fort Walton Beach City Hall FLORIDA (FL: on Feb. 27): Florida Governor ordered all Flags atop the FL State Capitol and other locations listed above in red, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Feb. 27, to honor the memory of former House Representative Jerry Melvin and his service to our state. Go review the Flag order on the Gov's Flag Memos page
County Flag in Charles County, MARYLAND (MD: until TBD): Charles County Commissioner ordered the Charles County Flag to half-staff until the date of the interment (TBD), to honor Charles County Government employee and North Point student, Bradley A. Brown. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags in the City of Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (CA: until Feb. 24): City of Los Angeles' Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at city buildings to half-staff until the date of the memorial service for all the victims on Feb. 24, at the Staples Center, in honor of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and all of the victims in Sunday's (Jan. 26) tragic helicopter crash. GO HERE to see the Flag order. [ Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Gianna Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Ara Zobayan (pilot), Payton and Sarah Chester, Christina Mauser, and Keri, John and Alyssa Altobelli = CLICK HERE to learn more about the victims ]
All Flags atop the State Capitol of TEXAS (TX: on Feb. 22): Texas' Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Feb. 22, the date of his interment, in honor of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, who lost his life during an attack in Afghanistan. SFC Gutierrez, who grew up in and graduated from Burbank HS in San Antonio, Texas. He was part of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across Hancock County, INDIANA (IN: on Feb. 22): Indiana's Governor ordered all Flags across Hancock County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 22, the day of his funeral, to honor former state representative Nicholas Gulling. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in San Antonio, TEXAS (TX: until Feb. 22): San Antonio's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Feb. 22, the date of his interment, in honor of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, who lost his life during an attack in Afghanistan. SFC Gutierrez, who grew up in and graduated from Burbank HS in San Antonio, Texas. He was part of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. CLICK HERE to see the Mayor's Flag order.
All Flags in the City of New Bedford, MASSACHUSETTS (MA: until Feb. 22): New Bedford's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the MA Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff until sunset Sat., Feb. 22, the date of her interment, in honor of former New Bedford Mayor Rosemary Tierney, the city's first female mayor, who served from 1992 - 1998. CLICK HERE to see the Mayor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol building in Sacramento, CALIFORNIA (CA: Feb. 20 & 21): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Feb. 21, to honor Porterville Fire Departemetn Captain Raymond Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones, who died while battling a fire at the Porterville Library on Tuesday. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Feb. 21): New Mexico's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Feb. 21, in honor of SFC Antonio Rey Rodriguez, the Las Cruces soldier who was killed in the line of duty in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. CLICK HERE to see the NM Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Feb. 19 - 21): NC's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, which have been at half-staff to honor former Lt. Gov. Jordan, to remain at half-staff until sunset on Fri., Feb. 21, in honor of NC House of Representative Linda Johnson, who passed away on Tuesday. CLICK HERE to see the NC Gov's Flag order.
All Flags in Jacksonville, FLORIDA (FL: on Feb. 20): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the FL Governor ordered all Flags at government buildings in Jacksonville, Florida to half-staff on, the date of his interment, Thu., Feb. 20, to honor former Jacksonville Mayor, Jake Godbold, who served from 1978 to 1987. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Feb. 17 - 19): NC's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 1019 EST this morning, all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Mon., Feb. 17, until sunset on Wed., Feb. 19, in honor of former North Carolina Lt. Governor Robert "Bob" Jordan, who passed away on Sunday. CLICK HERE to see the NC Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Feb. 18): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Feb. 18, in honor of the life and service of White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Mon., Feb. 17. GO HERE to see the AZ Gov's Flag order.
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Feb. 17): CO Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Feb. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of West Metro Fire & Rescue Firefigther / Paramedic Dan Moran, who died of a line of duty related cancer recently. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags at West Metro Fire & Rescue buildings, COLORADO (CO: until Feb. 17): West Metro Fire & Rescue leaders, and other Fire Departments across the state are joining them, assumedly with approval from and authority of the CO Governor, ordered all Flags at their facilities, to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Feb. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of West Metro Fire & Rescue Firefigther / Paramedic Dan Moran, who died of a line of duty related cancer recently. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute. [Note: The CO Governor has released an order yet = see Gov's Flag Statuspage ]
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Feb. 10 - 16): NC's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 1400EST today, all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Mon., Feb. 10, until sunset on Sun., Feb. 16, in honor of Sgt. Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, who lost his life during an attack in Afghanistan. Sgt. Gutierrez, who was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, was stationed at Fort Bragg before his assignment to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. CLICK HERE to see the NC Gov's Flag order.
All Flags in the City of Aurora, ILLINOIS (IL: on Feb. 15): City of Aurora's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the IL Governor, ordered all Flags at city buildings to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Feb. 15, the anniversary date of the Henry Pratt mass shooting, in honor of the five citizens shot and killed. GO HERE to learn about this Flag tribute.
All Flags across FLORIDA (FL: on Feb. 14): Florida Governor ordered all Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 14, the date of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day (Parkland, FL high school), as a mark of respect for the victims of the shooting two years ago. GO HERE to review the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NEW YORK (NY: on Feb. 14): NY Governor ordered all Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 14, in honor of Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball, a Fort Drum Soldier who died in Afghanistan on Wednesday. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: until Feb. 14): NV's Governor ordered, at 1305 PST on Wed., Feb. 12, all Flags atop the Capitol and state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Wed., Feb. 12, until sunset on Fri., Feb. 14, as a mark of respect and remembrance of former Lt. Governor and Reno's former Mayor Bob Cashell, who dedicated decades of his life to serving Nevada. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
City Flags in the City of Washougal, WASHINGTON (WA: until TBD): City of Washougal's Mayor ordered the City Flag at city buildings to half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), to honor former mayor and passionate public servant George “Jeff” Guard (2002-2005) who passed away on February 4, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags at Florida State Capitol, Bradenton City Hall, Sarasota County building, & all Florida Highway Patrol buildings, FLORIDA (FL: on Feb. 13): Florida Governor ordered all Flags atop the FL State Capitol and other locations listed above in red, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Feb. 13, the date of his interment, in honor of Florida State Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Bullock, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wed., Feb. 5. Go review the Flag order on the Gov's Flag Memos page
All Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on Feb. 10): Alabama's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Mon., Feb. 10, the date of his interment, in honor of Kimberly Police Department Officer Nick O'Rear, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wed., Feb. 5. GO HERE to see the AL Gov's Flag order
All Flags across Harford County, MARYLAND (MD: Feb. 7-10): Harford County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the MD Governor, ordered all Flags at county buildings to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Feb. 7, to sunset on Mon., Feb. 10, in honor of two deputies, Senior Deputy Dailey and Deputy Logsdon, killed in line of duty on Feb. 10, 2016. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across City of Kimberly, ALABAMA (AL: until Feb. 10): Kimberly's Mayor, with approval from and authority of the AL Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Feb. 10, the date of his interment, in honor of Kimberly Police Department Officer Nick O'Rear, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wed., Feb. 5. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute. And GO HERE to see the AL Gov's Flag order
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Feb. 9): Alaska's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Feb. 9, the date of his memorial service, to honor Willow Firefighter Roger Delongchamp who died in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call on January 18. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across Liberty County, TEXAS (TX: until Feb. 8): TX Governor approved Liberty County's order for all Flags across Liberty County, and authorized other Texas counties and cities to join the tribute by lowering their Flags, to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Feb. 8, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and public service of Liberty County Deputy Richard Whitten, who died from complications of a gunshot wound sustained in the line of duty last year. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order approval.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: until Feb. 8): WI Governor ordered, within the email alert received at 1803 on Fri., Feb. 7, all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately, until sunset, on Sat., Feb. 8, the date of his interment as a Mark of Respect for Firefighter Darrin Jones of the Milwaukee Fire Department, who died from a line of duty related illness on Feb. 1. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags atop West Virginia Capitol Complex and across Logan County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Feb. 8): WV Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Logan County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 8, the date of his interment in remembrance of former member of the WV House of Delegates Ted Ellis. GO HERE to see the Flag order and CLICK HERE to read about his legendary baseball coaching career.
All Flags atop South Dakota State Capitol buildings, SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Feb. 8): South Dakota Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 8, the date of his interment to honor the life of Bernie Christenson, a former state leader and legislator. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in the Woodbridge Township, NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Feb. 7): Woodbridge Township Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the NJ Governor, ordered all Flags at township buildings to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 7, the date of his interment, in honor of former Mayor Philip Cerria, who died recently. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: Feb. 3-6): Navajo Nation's President ordered all Flags across Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Feb. 3, to sunset on Thu., Feb. 6, the date of his interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, to honor the life and memory of Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr., a World War II Marine Corps veteran and Congressional Silver Medal recipient, who passed away recently at 96. CLICK HERE to read about his life and this Flag tribute. GO HERE for the Navajo Nation President's Flag order.
All Flags across City of Corpus Christi, TEXAS (TX: until Feb. 6): TX Governor approved Corpus Christi Mayor's order for all Flags across Corpus Christi, and authorized other Texas counties and cities to join the tribute by lowering their Flags, to half-staff until sunset on Thu., Feb. 6, the date of his interment, in honor of Corpus Christi Police Officer Alan McCollum. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order approval.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Jan. 27 - Feb. 4): NC's Governor ordered all Flags at state buildings throughout North Carolina to half-staff, from sunrise on Mon., Jan. 27, to sunset, on Tue., Feb. 4, the date of his interment, in honor of Army Specialist (SPC) Antonio I. Moore, who lost his life in an accident while carrying out operations in Syria. A Wilmington native, Spc. Moore had been assigned to the 363rd Engineer Battalion, 411th Engineer Brigade based in Knightdale, NC. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. [Note on Fri., Jan. 31, NC Gov. extended half-staff to Tue., Feb. 4]
All Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on Feb. 3): Virginia's Governor ordered all Flags at state buildings throughout the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Feb. 3, in respect and memory of Newport News Police Officer Katherine M. “Katie” Thyne, of Newport News, Virginia. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across Sangamon County and City of Springfield, ILLINOIS (IL: until Feb. 3): County and City officials, assumedly with the approval and authority of the IL Governor, ordered all Flags at Sangamon County buildings and City of Springfield facilities to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Feb.3, the date of their interment, in honor of Springfield's former Mayor Frank Edwards and Sangamon County's coroner, Cinda Edwards, who died in a place crash on Jan. 30. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute.
All Flags across City of West Hollywood, CALIFORNIA (CA: until Feb. 3): West Hollywood Mayor, assumedly with the approval and authority of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at City of West Hollywood facilities to half-staff until sunrise on Monday, Feb. 3, morning, in honor of Jeanne Dorbin, the "Grand Dame of WeHo" (WeHo = West Hollywood), who died recently at the age of 99. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute.
All Flags across Hamilton County, OHIO (OH: until Feb. 3): County officials, assumedly with the approval and authority of the OH Governor, ordered all Flags at county buildings throughout Hamilton to half-staff until Mon., Feb. 3, the date of his interment, in honor of former, longtime County Commissioner Todd Portune, who died recently. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute.
All Flags across Harrisburg, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: until Feb. 3): Harrisburg's Mayor, assumedly with the approval and authority of the PA Governor, ordered all Flags at city buildings throughout Harrisburg to half-staff until Mon., Feb. 3, the date of his interment, in honor of former, longtime Mayor Stephen Reed, who died after a long battle with prostate cancer. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag tribute.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: Jan. 31 - Feb. 2): NJ's Governor ordered all Flags at state buildings throughout New Jersey to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Jan. 31, to sunset on Sunday, Feb. 2, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant, Colonel Justin J. Dintino, who, at 91, was the old living State Police Superintendent. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Jacksonville, FLORIDA (FL: until Jan. 31 and on Feb. 20): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the FL Governor ordered all Flags at government buildings in Jacksonville, Florida to half-staff until Fri., Jan. 31 and again on the date of his interment, Thu., Feb. 20, to honor former Jacksonville Mayor, Jake Godbold, who served from 1978 to 1987. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on Jan. 30): Hawaii's Governor ordered all Flags at state buildings throughout Hawaii to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Jan. 30, the date of her interment, in honor of Honolulu Police Officer Tiffany Victoria-Enriquez, who was killed in the line of duty Jan. 19. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: on Jan. 29): Navajo Nation's President ordered all Flags across Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Jan. 29, to honor the memory and service of the late Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest living Navajo Veteran - a WWII Veteran who lived to 105 years old. CLICK HERE to see the Navajo Nation President's Flag order.
All Flags across DELAWARE (DE: on Jan. 27): Delaware's Governor ordered all Flags at government buildings throughout Delaware to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Jan. 27, the date of his interment, in memory of former Wilmington Mayor and Delaware State Congressman Harry G. "Hal" Haskell, Jr.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order
All Flags in Wilmington, DELAWARE (DE: until Mon., Jan. 27): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the DE Governor ordered all Flags at government buildings in Wilmington, Delaware to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Jan. 27, the date of his interment, in memory of former Wilmington Mayor and Delaware State Congressman Harry G. "Hal" Haskell, Jr.. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: until Sat., Jan. 25): Illinois' Governor ordered (via email out at 1047CST) all Flags at state and government facilities across IL immediately to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Jan. 25, the date of his interment, in memory of a courageous young hero, US Army PFC Miguel Villalon, who killed in action on Sat., Jan. 11, in Afghanistan. CLICK HERE to review the Flag order.
All Flags across MONTANA (MT: on Sat., Jan. 25): Montana's Governor ordered all Flags at state and government facilities across MT to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, on Sat. Jan. 25,, to honor Montana Air National Guard Pilot Lt. Col. Ian McBeth, who lost his life in the line of duty as a first responder on January 23rd, 2020 - piloting a C-130 to fight the fires in Australia. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol and across Cameron and adjoining counties in TEXAS (TX: until Sat., Jan. 25): Texas' Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Jan. 25, the date of his interment and across Cameron and neighboring counties to half-staff until sunset, on Sat., Jan. 25, to honor U.S. Army Specialist Miguel A. Villalon, who was killed in action (KIA) in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, while conducting operations as part of Freedom’s Sentinel. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Jan. 24): AZ's Governor ordered (emailed out at 0602MST) U.S. & State Flags at state facilities across AZ to half-staff until sunset, on Fri., Jan. 24, in n honor of the life and years of service of First Officer Paul Hudson, a resident of Buckeye, AZ, who died in a C-130 crash while battling fires in Australia. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Jan. 24): NJ's Governor ordered (emailed out at 0907EST) U.S. & State Flags at state facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Jan. 24, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant State Senator C. Robert Sarcone. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on Jan. 24): Virginia's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Virginia to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Jan. 24, in respect and memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ian P. McLaughlin, of Newport News, Virginia., who was killed in action (KIA) in Afghanistan on Jan. 11. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across WYOMING (WY: on Jan. 24): Wyoming's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Wyoming to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Jan. 24, to honor Wamsutter Paramedic Michael Wilder, who died in the line of duty on Jan. 11. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol in Sacramento, CALIFORNIA (CA: until Jan. 24): California's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, assumedly until sunset on Fri., Jan. 24, to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective Amber Leist, who was killed in the line of duty on Jan. 12. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: until Jan. 24): Hawaii's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Hawaii to half-staff immediately on Mon., Jan. 20, until sunset on Fri., Jan. 24, to honor Honolulu Police Department officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who were shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19.. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in Torrance, California (CA: Jan. 24): City of Torrance Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at Torrance City buildings to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Jan. 24, in honor of former Mayor Ken Miller, who served from 1970-78. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
City Flag in Lewisville, TEXAS (TX: until Jan. 24): Lewisville's Mayor ordered the CITY Flag (the City flag only) at government buildings to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Jan. 24, the date of his interment, in memory of former Fire Chief Tim Titttle, who died Jan. 20th, after a long battle with cancer. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA (CA: until Jan. 24): LA County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at Los Angeles County and cities within the county to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Jan. 24, to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Detective Amber Leist. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags in Aurora, ILLINOIS (IL: until Jan. 25): Aurora's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities in Aurora, IL to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Jan. 25, the date of his interment, in memory of a courageous young hero, US Army PFC Miguel Villalon, who killed in action on Sat., Jan. 11, in Afghanistan. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Jan. 23): Michigan's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Michigan to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Jan. 23, the date of his interment, to honor the service of Army Specialist Bradley Walsh. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across Bexar County, TEXAS (TX: on Jan. 23): Bexar County officials, assumedly with the authority and approval fo the Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Jan. 23, his date of interment, in memory of District Court Judge Ray Olivarri. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags at Madison County Courthouse, VIRGINIA (VA: until Jan. 22): Madison County Judge Taylor, assumedly with authority and approval of the VA Governor, ordered all Flags at Madison County Courthouse and invited others throughout the county to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Jan. 22, the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of former Madison County Circuit Court Judge James S. Chenault. GO HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags in City of Commerce, CALIFORNIA (CA: until Jan. 21): City of Commerce's Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the CA Governor, and concurrent with the current LA County flags tribute, ordered all Flags at city buildings to half-staff until sunset on Tue., Jan. 21, the date of the next city council meeting, to honor former Mayor and City Councilman Robert "Bob" Eula. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across Lubbock City and County, TEXAS (TX: until Jan. 19): Lubbock County Judge Parrish, now with confirmed authority and approval of the Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities in Lubbock County, and now the Governor ordered all Flags in the city of Lubbock, TX to half-staff until sunset, on Sun., Jan. 19, to honor two first responders, Eric Hill of the Lubbock Fire Department and Officer Nicholas Reyna of the Lubbock Police Department, killed in the line of duty when struck by a vehicle on Saturday (Jan. 11). CLICK HERE to read about the county Flag tribute. And, GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: until Jan. 19): NC's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Jan. 13, until sunset on Sun., Jan. 19, in honor of US Staff Sgt. Ian Paul McLaughlin of Virginia (right picture) and Pfc. Miguel Angel Villalon of Illinois, who lost their lives while conducting combat operations on Saturday in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. McLaughlin and Pfc. Villalon were both paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, NC. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags atop Capitol Complex and across Roane County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Jan. 18): WV's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol Complex and at state facilities in Roane County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Jan. 18, in honor of Clover volunteer firefighter Mark Horwich, who was killed in the line of duty when his fire truck crashed on Sat., Jan. 11. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in Blue Grass, IOWA (IA: until Jan. 18): City officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the Iowa Governor ordered all Flags at city buildings to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Jan. 18, the date of his interment, to honor Mayor, and veteran and volunteer fireman, Larry Guy. CLICK HERE to see the Flag tribute info.
All Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: until Jan. 18): Illinois' Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, and other locations that follow the Illinois Flag Display Act, across Illinois to half-staff, immediately on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16, until sunset on Sat., Jan. 18, the date of his interment, in honor and remembrance of US Army Specialist Henry Jarrett "Mitch" Mayfield, Jr., of Hazel Crest, Illinois, who was killed in action by terrorists at a base in Manda Bay, Kenya, on Jan. 5.. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in Spencer, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: until Jan. 18): Spencer's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, and invited residents to join the tribute, in Spencer, WV to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Jan. 18, the date of his interment, in honor of Clover volunteer firefighter Mark Horwich, who was killed in the line of duty when his fire truck crashed on Sat., Jan. 11. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across MINNESOTA (on Jan. 17): MN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags, at state and federal facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 17, in memory and remembrance of Fire Chief Daryl "Taddy" Drusch, of the Howard Lake Fire & Rescue Service. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across Navajo Nation in parts of Arizona, Utah, & New Mexico (on Jan. 16): Navajo Nation's President ordered all Flags across the Navajo Nation, within parts of AZ, UT, & NM, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Jan. 16, in memory of the Honorable John Perry, Jr. and his service to the Navajo Nation. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags at the Polk County Courthouse, Lakeland City Hall & Police Department, and State Capitol, FLORIDA (FL: on Jan. 15): Florida's Governor ordered all Flags at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow, Florida, the City Hall in Lakeland, Florida, the Lakeland Police Department in Lakeland, Florida and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Jan. 15, to honor Lakeland Police Officer Paul Dunn. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across Shelby and Jefferson counties in ALABAMA (AL: on Jan. 15): Alabama's Governor ordered all Flags at Shelby and Jefferson county facilities to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Wed., Jan. 15, the date of his interment, to honor Homewood Fire and Rescue Service Chief & former Center Point fireman John Bresnan. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Piscataway Township, NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Jan. 13): Piscataway's Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, ordered all township flags to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Jan. 13, in honor of former Mayor Helen Merolla. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags at the State Capitol Complex in MICHIGAN (MI: on Jan. 12): Michigan Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol Complex to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Jan. 12, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of former state Senator Jack Faxon. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
Maryland State Flag across MARYLAND (MD: on Jan. 12): MD Governor ordered the State Flag at all state facilities across Maryland to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Jan. 12, the date of his interment, to honor former Missouri State Senator and Delegate Ulysses S. Currie, who died December 27, 2019. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags across Cass County and at all firehouses in MISSOURI (MO: on Jan. 11): Missouri Governor ordered all (US, State, & County/City) Flags at government facilities in Cass County, at firehouses across the state, and at the Firefighters Memorial of Missouri to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Jan. 11, the date of his interment to honor Firefighter - Paramedic Charles McCormick of the West Peculiar Fire Protection District, who died in the line of duty while fighting a house fire on Jan. 5. CLICK HERE to read about the Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Jan. 6 & Jan. 10): PA Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags across Pennsylvania to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Jan. 6 (announced late in afternoon), and on Fri., Jan. 10, the date of his interment, to honor former U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, 56, who died Monday, January 6, 2020, after a battle with cancer. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order. GO HERE for burial / interment details.
All State/Commonwealth Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Jan. 6 & Jan. 10): PA Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags across Pennsylvania to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Jan. 6 (announced late in afternoon), and on Fri., Jan. 10, the date of his interment, to honor Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services Paramedic Matthew Smelser, who was killed January 5, 2020, while responding to a crash on Interstate 70. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order. GO HERE for burial / interment details = bottom of obituary
All Flags across Multnomah County, OREGON (OR: until Jan. 10): Multnomah County officials, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, are flying the US, and all other Flags at County facilities, at half-staff until sunset on Fri., Jan. 10,, in honor of Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish, who died recently of stomach cancer. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Jan. 9): New Jersey's Governor ordered all (U.S., State, & County/City) Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 9, the date of his interment at Arlington National Cemetery, in recognition and mourning of a courageous and loyal American hero, Sergeant 1st Class Michael James Goble, who was killed in action (KIA) on Monday, Dec. 23, by a roadside bomb while on combat patrol. GO HERE for the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Jan. 9): South Carolina's Governor ordered all (U.S., State, & County/City) Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 9, the date of his interment, in honor of Florence County Regional Airport Public Safety Police Officer Jackson Winkeler, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sun., Jan. 5. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in Louisville, KENTUCKY (KY: on Jan. 9): Mayor of Louisville, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, ordered all Flags in Louisville, KY to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Jan. 9, in honor of the life and service of Louisville Metro Police Department's Larry Kizer. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags in Somerset, MASSACHUSETTS (MA: until Jan. 9): Mayor of Somerset, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, ordered all Flags in Somerset, MA to half-staff until sunset on Thu., Jan. 9, the date of his interment, in honor of Somerset Fire Department Chief Scott Jepson, 54, who died unexpectedly on Thu., Jan. 2. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags in Florence County, SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: until Jan. 9): Florence County officials, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, are flying the US, and all other Flags at County facilities, at half-staff until Thu., Jan. 9, the date of his interment, in honor of Florence County Regional Airport Public Safety Police Officer Jackson Winkeler, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sun., Jan. 5. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags across St. Joseph County, INDIANA (IN: on Jan. 8): Indiana Governor ordered all Flags on State and County/City facilities across St. Joseph County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on, Wed., Jan.8, the date of his interment, in honor of former Mishawaka May Robert "Bob" Beutter. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of TENNESSEE (TN: on Jan. 7): TN Governor ordered all Flags atop the Tennessee State Capitol complex to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on, Tue., Jan.7, the date of his interment, in honor of Master Patrol Officer Spencer Bristol of the Hendersonville Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on Mon., Dec. 30. And, lights atop the Capitol are blue tonight, Jan. 6, to honor Officer Bristol. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All City Flags across Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (CA: Dec. 18 - Jan. 7): Los Angeles Mayor ordered all City Flags across Los Angeles to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Dec. 18 to sunset on Tue., Jan. 7, in honor of Former First Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Earl Paysinger. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order. And, GO HERE to learn more about his and his law enforcement career.
All Flags in Hendersonville, TENNESSEE (TN: until Jan. 7): Mayor of Hendersonville, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, ordered all Flags in Hendersonville, TN to half-staff until sunset on Tue., Jan. 7, the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of Master Patrol Officer Spencer Bristol of the Hendersonville Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on Mon., Dec. 30. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags atop SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on Jan. 6): South Dakota Governor ordered all Flags atop the South Dakota State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Jan. 6, in honor of George Blair, a former state legislator from 1979 to 1986. GO HERE to read about the Flag order.
All Flags across Panola County, TEXAS (TX: until Jan. 4): Panola County, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, ordered all Flags across Panola County to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Jan.4, the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of Deputy Chris Dickerson of the Panola County Sheriff's Office, who was killed in the line of duty on Tue., Dec. 31. CLICK HERE to read about this Flag event.
All Flags across MARYLAND (MD: until Jan. 4): Governor ordered all Flags across Maryland to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Dec. 31 to sunset on Sat.., Jan. 4, the date of his interment, in honor of Otis L. Isaacs, Jr. of the North East Fire Company, who died in the line of duty recently. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
State Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: until Jan. 3): NM's Governor ordered State Flags across NM to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Jan. 2, until sunset on Fri., Jan. 3, in honor of Albuquerque City Councilor Ken Sanchez. GO HERE to read the Flag order.
All Flags in Bangor, MAINE (ME: on Jan. 3): Maine's Governor ordered all Flags in Bangor, ME to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 3, the date of his interment, in honor of former Fire Chief Jeffrey Cammack of the Bangor Fire Department. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
City Flags in Fairfax, VIRGINIA (VA: on Jan. 3): Fairfax's Mayor ordered City Flags to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 2., with respect for and in memory of Sergeant George Moskowitz. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
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