Remembering 2021's Half-Staff Honorees
(Scroll down to see National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees from Jan. 1 - Mar 31, 2021)
(Scroll down to see National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees from Jan. 1 - Mar 31, 2021)
Archive of Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees (Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2021)
(from most recent on top to oldest on bottom)
(from most recent on top to oldest on bottom)
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: Jan. 21): NY's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 21, in honor of and in tribute to the 3 New York National Guard members, who died in a helicopter training mission crash on Wednesday night (Jan. 20th). CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Jan. 19-21): NM's Governor ordered ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Jan. 19 to sunset on Thu., Jan. 21, in honor of NM State Senator James White. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Jan. 20): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Jan. 20, the day of his interment, in tribute to Lance Corporal Melton Gore of the Horry County Police Department, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Jan. 20): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on the evening of Tue., Jan. 19, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Wed., Jan. 20, in honor of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Gibson, who was shot and killed in the line of duty, along with his Sheriff’s Office canine, on Monday, Jan. 19th. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and Hillsborough County Courthouse, FLORIDA (FL: on Jan. 19): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and the Hillsborough County Courthouse to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Jan. 19, to honor Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, who was killed in the line of duty only days away from retirement. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Jan. 17 - TBD): PA's Governor ordered all State FLAGS at all government / public facilities across the state, which are already part of the US & State half-staff honoring former Gov. Thornburgh and COVID-19 victims, to half-staff on Sun., Jan. 18, In honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Dave Arnold, who passed away on Sunday, January 17 from brain cancer. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: The US Flag Half-Staff honoring former Governor Thornburgh across PA is ending at sunset on Mon., Jan. 18. The PA Commonwealth (State) 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.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol, Lee County Courthouse, & Cape Coral City Hall, FLORIDA (FL: on Jan. 19): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Lee County Courthouse, and Cape Coral City Hall to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Jan. 19, in memory of Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across UTAH (UT: Jan. 19): UT's Governor ordered ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Jan. 19, the start of the new state legislature year, in honor of Rep. LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff, who died of pneumonia complications recently. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Jan. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Jan. 19, and every 19th of each month, 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 Jan. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Jan. 19, and every 19th of each month, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
National Lighting and Bell Ringing Ceremony across USA (USA: on Jan. 19): President's Inauguration Committee invited all cities and towns across America, and many Governors and Mayors have announced their participation, in lighting up buildings and ringing bells at 5:30pm EST when the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be lit for the first time, to honor and remember all those lost to COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the PIC invitation.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Dec. 31 - Jan. 18): PA's Governor ordered, at approx. 4pm EST, today, Dec. 31, without email notifications being sent, that ALL FLAGS at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, immediately, on Dec. 31, until sunset on Mon., Jan. 18, the date of his interment, in honor of former Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh, who passed away on Thursday, December 31. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Wilcox County, ALABAMA (AL: Jan. 17): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Wilcox County to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sun., Jan. 17, the date of his interment / funeral, in honor of the life and service of Wilcox County Commissioner Michael Saulsberry, who passed away on January 10th. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: Jan. 16): 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., Jan. 16, the date of his interment, as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Joe Neal, a former long-time Nevada State Senator. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol Complex in MICHIGAN (MI: on Jan. 16): MI Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol and its complex to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Jan. 16, the date of his interment (burial), to honor the life and service of former state Senator Willis “Bill” Clare Bullard, Jr., who died from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Montgomery, ALABAMA (AL: Jan. 16): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Montgomery to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Jan. 16, the date of his interment / funeral, in honor of the life and service of Montgomery City Councilman Hilton "Tracy" Larkin. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Jan. 15): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to the CA Governor website on Thu., Jan. 14, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so Capitol staff enabling on Fri., Jan. 15, in honor of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Sergeant Amelia “Terry” Martinez, a 27-year LAPD veteran, who died from COVID-19 complications contracted while in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: Jan. 15): AZ's Governor ordered (without sending the normal email blast, so found via press release at approx. 7:45am local on Fri., Jan. 15) ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 15, to honor Arizona State University Police Officer Joseph Montgomery, who passed away after a motorcycle accident on Thursday. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All STATE of NV Flags across NEVADA (NV: Jan. 15): NV Governor ordered, via tardy posting on Gov. website at 9:35am MST on Fri., Jan. 15, ALL STATE of NV Flags atop the State Capitol and at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., Jan. 15, on the date of interment in Israel, as a mark of respect for Nevada casino mogul, Sheldon Adelson. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Jan. 14): MN's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 14, the date of his interment, in honor of Paramedic Toby Lee Rowan, who died on January 7, 2021, while in the course of providing life-saving treatment to a member of the community. GO HERE to see the Flag order info.
All STATE of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Laramie County, Wyoming (WY: on Jan. 14): WY's Governor ordered the STATE of WY Flags atop the State Capitol in Cheyenne and at all government / public facilities across Laramie County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 14, in honor and memory of Donald Lawler. Mr. Lawler served in the Wyoming Senate from 1995-1998. He passed away January 6. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF ALERT:
All U.S. Flags across the USA (USA: Jan. 10 - 13): At approximately 6pm EST, on Sun., Jan. 10, the President ordered ALL FLAGS across the USA (All U.S. and other government flags) to half-staff, immediately on Sun., Jan. 10 until sunset on Wed., Jan. 13, "as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across this great Nation." GO / CLICK HERE to see the President's Flag order.
All U.S. Flags across the USA (USA: Jan. 10 - 13): At approximately 6pm EST, on Sun., Jan. 10, the President ordered ALL FLAGS across the USA (All U.S. and other government flags) to half-staff, immediately on Sun., Jan. 10 until sunset on Wed., Jan. 13, "as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across this great Nation." GO / CLICK HERE to see the President's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Jan. 13): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state, concurrent with the active National Half-Staff for U.S. Capitol Police Officers, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Jan. 13, in tribute to Deputy Jonathan David Price of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across New Jersey (NJ: on Jan. 11): All Flags at public / government facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Jan. 11, in honor of fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order
U.S. Flags atop the State Capitol in California (CA: on Jan. 10): "... in solidarity with those that were lowered in his memory over our nation’s Capitol,” All Flags atop the California State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Jan. 10, in honor of fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Jan. 9): MI Governor ordered, tardy at 1:32 PM EST this afternoon, Sat., Jan. 9, via email, all Flags atop State Capitol and at state facilities across MI to half-staff, immediately on Sat., Jan. 9, the date of his interment (burial), to honor the service of United States Army Master Sergeant Jeffrey Saum. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
U.S. Flags atop the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (D.C.: on Jan. 8 - TBD): US Flags atop the US Capitol started flying at half-staff on Fri., Jan. 8 and will do so until (TBD), in honor of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the line of duty.
Commonwealth (State) of VA Flags atop State Capitol and across Russell County (VA: on Jan. 1 - 8): Virginia's Governor ordered, via email at 8:30pm EST on Fri, Jan. 1, the Flag of the State (Commonwealth) of Virginia atop the State Capitol and at all government / public facilities in Russell County, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Jan. 1, to sunset on Fri, Jan. 8, the date of his interment, in respect and memory of Virginia State Senator A. Benton "Ben" Chafin, Jr.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order. And, GO HERE to see the order returning flags to full staff at sunset on Fri., Jan. 8.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Jan. 8): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 8, in tribute to Sergeant Gordon W. Best of the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Goshen County, Wyoming (WY: on Jan. 7): WY's Governor ordered the State of WY Flag atop the State Capitol in Cheyenne and at all government / public facilities across Goshen County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 7, in honor and memory of Jack B. Van Mark. Mr. Van Mark served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1961-1965. He passed away December 23. And, no picture could be found of him. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: on Jan. 7): Kansas' Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Jan. 7, in honor of the more than 3,000 Kansas lives lost (currently 3,027 Kansans) and the families left behind due to COVID-19. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Park County, Wyoming (WY: on Jan. 6): WY's Governor ordered the State of WY Flag atop the State Capitol in Cheyenne and at all government / public facilities across Park County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Jan. 6, in honor and memory of Pat Childers. Mr. Childers, a resident of Cody, served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1997-2012. He passed away December 26, 2020. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: The third of 3 straight days of the WY State Flag half-staff atop the State Capitol and other counties forthcoming = see Upcoming Half-Staffs at the bottom of this page]
[Note: The third of 3 straight days of the WY State Flag half-staff atop the State Capitol and other counties forthcoming = see Upcoming Half-Staffs at the bottom of this page]
All State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Teton County, Wyoming (WY: on Jan. 5): WY's Governor ordered the State of WY Flag atop the State Capitol in Cheyenne and at all government / public facilities across Teton County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Jan. 5, in honor and memory of H.L. Jensen. Mr. Jensen served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1975-1990 and was House Minority Floor Leader from 1983-1990. He passed away December 22, 2020. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: There are two more straight days of the WY State Flag half-staff atop the State Capitol and other counties forthcoming = see Upcoming Half-Staffs at the bottom of this page]
[Note: There are two more straight days of the WY State Flag half-staff atop the State Capitol and other counties forthcoming = see Upcoming Half-Staffs at the bottom of this page]
All Flags in the City of Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Jan. 5): City of Los Angeles' Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at city buildings to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Jan. 5, in honor of Los Angeles Fire Department Captain George Roque, who died in the line of duty of COVID-19 complications on Jan. 1. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Jan. 5): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Jan. 5, the date of her interment in honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson on Tues., Jan. 5, 2021. Chief Justice Abrahamson passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 at the age of 87. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Buffalo, NEW YORK (NY: Dec. 31 - Jan. 4): Buffalo's Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority of NY's Governor, ordered all Flags at public facilities to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Jan. 4, in honor of former Buffalo Common Council President George K. Arthur, who was a major figure in the African American community and a prominent leader in Buffalo. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Jan. 2 - TBD): PA's Governor ordered, at approx. 7:45pm EST, today, Jan. 2, that all State FLAGS at all government / public facilities across the state, which are already at half-staff honoring former Gov. Thornburgh and COVID-19 victims, to half-staff, immediately, on Jan. 2, in honor of Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Reese, who died unexpectedly today, Jan. 2. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: The PA Commonwealth (State) 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.]
[Note: The PA Commonwealth (State) 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.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: on Jan. 2): Louisiana's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date of his interment, Sat. Jan. 2, to honor U.S House of Representatives / Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who died on Dec. 29 from COVID-19 complications. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: The Governor did not announce or re-release the Flag order, as an Executive Order, for Letlow's funeral, which apparently occurred on Sat., Jan.2 ]
[Note: The Governor did not announce or re-release the Flag order, as an Executive Order, for Letlow's funeral, which apparently occurred on Sat., Jan.2 ]
All Flags in Laclede County across MISSOURI (MO: on Jan. 2): Missouri's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags across Laclede County, MO, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Jan. 2, the date of his interment, in memory of Lebanon Police Officer Kendle G. Blackburn who died in the line of duty from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Jan. 2): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Jan. 2, in honor of Fire Chief Donald Edwin Kittelson of the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department who passed away Dec. 17, 2020, after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Dec. 29 - Jan. 1): NC's Governor ordered, on Tue., 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.
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