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 Flags across INDIANA (IN: Apr. 16 - 20): IN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 16, until sunset on Tue., Apr. 20 in remembrance of the mass shooting victims at the Indianapolis FedEx facility. CLICK HERE and HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Cleburne County, ALABAMA (AL: on Apr. 17): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Cleburne County to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Apr. 17, the date of her interment, to honor former Autauga County Commissioner (12 years of service) and Prattville City Council member (4 years of service), Sidney Thompson, who passed away on Tue., Apr. 13th. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Apr. 17, 2020 - April 17, 2021): IL's Governor ordered (at approx. 10:48am EST on Fri., Apr. 17, 2020) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 17, 2020, until sunset on Sat., Apr. 17, the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic, to honor All Who Have Perished from COVID-19 in the Land of Lincoln. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across TENNESSEE (TN: Apr. 14 - 16): TN's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol and all State buildings / public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Apr. 14 to sunset, on Fri.,Apr. 16, the date of his interment, to honor the memory of Charles Henry Coolidge, Sr. - a Chattanooga native whose courageous actions during WWII led him to become a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags (US & State) in IOWA (IA: on Apr. 16): Iowa's Governor ordered all (U.S. & IA) Flags, at public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 16, the date of his interment, in honor and remembrance of Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith who was killed in the line of duty during a standoff in Grundy Center on April 9, 2021. Smith’s funeral is Friday, April 16 in Independence, Iowa. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
Commonwealth / State Flag of VA across VIRGINIA (VA: on Apr. 16): Virginia's Governor ordered All Commomwealth / State Flags at government / public facilities across VA to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Apr. 16, in respect and memory of the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting, their families, and the entire Virginia Tech community. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol Complex of MICHIGAN, and all others encouraged to lower their Flags (MI: on Apr. 16): MI Governor ordered all Flags at the State Capitol Complex, and encouraged all others (residents, businesses, government/public facilities) to lower their flags, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Apr. 16, the date of his celebration of life service, to honor the life and service of former State Sen. Mark Jansen. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on Apr. 15): Virginia's Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across VA to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Apr. 15, in respect and memory of United States Capitol Police Officer William F. “Billy” Evans, of Burke, Virginia. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags atop State Capitol and across Bibb County, GEORGIA (GA: Apr. 13): GA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags atop the GA State Capitol building and across Bibb County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Apr. 13, the date of his interment, in honor and memory of Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Knight. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order (see doc 04.09.21.01).
All Flags (US & State) in MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Apr. 13): MA's Governor ordered all (U.S. & MA) Flags, at public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Apr. 13, the date he lies in honor at the US Capitol Rotunda, to pay respect to the life and service of US Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, a native of North Adams, Massachusetts. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Cleburne County, ALABAMA (AL: on Apr. 13): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Cleburne County to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Tue., Apr. 13, the date of his interment, to honor Ranburne Police Chief Steve Tucker, who served in law enforcement for more than 30 years and passed away on Fri., Apr. 9, GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MONTANA (MT: Apr. 8 - 11): MT's Governor ordered all Flags at all public / government facilities across Montana to half-staff, from sunrise on Thu., Apr. 8 until sunset on Sun., Apr. 11, to honor the memory of Montana Governor Stan Stephens, who passed away on April 3, 2021. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: on Apr. 10): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Apr. 10, the date of his memorial service, to honor Bainbridge Island Police Officer Kurt Enget, 49, who died in the line of duty a year ago, on April 10, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[ Note: The Governor's Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, April 9, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, April 10, 2021, or first thing Monday morning, April 12. ]
[ Note: The Governor's Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, April 9, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, April 10, 2021, or first thing Monday morning, April 12. ]
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol in Tallahassee and other locations specified hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: on Apr. 9): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida, the City Hall of Delray Beach, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Apr. 9, in honor of US Congressman Alcee Hastings. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Apr. 6 & 7
The President, per the US Flag Code, at approximately 5pm EST, Tue., Apr. 6, ordered all U.S. Flags immediately to remain at HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Wed., Apr. 7, "as a sign of respect for the life and service of U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings of Florida, who died earlier today." GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
The President, per the US Flag Code, at approximately 5pm EST, Tue., Apr. 6, ordered all U.S. Flags immediately to remain at HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Wed., Apr. 7, "as a sign of respect for the life and service of U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings of Florida, who died earlier today." GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: Mar. 28 - Apr. 7): NY's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Sun., Mar. 28 to sunset on Wed., Apr. 7, the date of his interment, in honor of New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher, who died from injuries he suffered three years ago when he was struck by a vehicle while on duty assisting a disabled motorist. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Apr. 2 - 6
The President, at approximately 5:30pm EST, Fri., Apr. 2, ordered 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., Apr. 6, "as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2." GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation. [Note: US Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans was killed during a one-man, vehicular attack on the Capitol.]
The President, at approximately 5:30pm EST, Fri., Apr. 2, ordered 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., Apr. 6, "as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2." GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation. [Note: US Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans was killed during a one-man, vehicular attack on the Capitol.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags at all DPS (Dept. of Public Safety) facilities, TEXAS (TX: Apr. 1 - 6): TX Governor ordered All Flags at all state DPS facilities to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Apr. 1 until sunset on Tue., Apr. 6, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and public service of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Walker, who was killed in the line of duty while assisting a motorist. Flags should return to full-staff at sunset on the day of his service, once it is set by his family. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Apr. 2): OK's Governor ordered, fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff, from 8am to 5pm on Fri., Apr. 2, to honor the life and service of Kyle Jeffrey Davis. He died while serving in the line of duty for the Washington County Sheriff's Department. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Mar. 23 - Apr. 1): CO Governor ordered all Flags at public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Tue, Mar. 23 until sunset on Thu., Apr. 1, "to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at the King Soopers grocery store at the Table Mesa Shopping Center in Boulder. Flags will be lowered for 10 days to remember each of the 10 individuals who lost their lives." CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Apr. 1): IL's Governor posted, on Wed., 3/31, with no specific date because of the concurrent to the ongoing half-staffs for COVID-19 victims, all Flags at state facilities to half-staff to honor Trooper Todd Hanneken of the Illinois State Police, who was killed in the line of duty recently. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 31): Alaska's Governor ordered All US & State Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Mar. 31, in honor former Alaska State Representative Ramona ‘Gail’ Phillips, who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1991 to 2001 and was Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. GO HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: This order is the second part of the back-to-back single day half-staffs ordered by the Governor from sunrise on Mar. 30 to sunset on Mar. 31]
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 30): Alaska's Governor ordered All US & State Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Mar. 30, on what would have been her 100th birthday, in honor of former Alaska State Representative Katie Hurley, who served in Alaska State Legislature from 1985 to 1987, and died in February 2021 at the age of 99. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All STATE of Alaska Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 29): Alaska's Governor ordered, tardy at 9:40am AK time, All STATE of Alaska Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff until on Mon., Mar. 29, in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day and "to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who remain with us today. This is a time to reaffirm our dedication to showing our veterans the respect and support they deserve." GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across IOWA (IA: on Mar. 29): Iowa's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Mar. 29, the date of both interments, in honor and remembrance of correctional employees Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland who were killed in the line of duty at the Anamosa State Penitentiary on March 23, 2021. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Mar. 23 - 27
The President, at approximately 12:30pm EST, Tue., Mar. 23, ordered 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 Sat., Mar. 27, "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado". GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
The President, at approximately 12:30pm EST, Tue., Mar. 23, ordered 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 Sat., Mar. 27, "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado". GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Mar. 27): CO Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities (concurrent with the National Half-Staff order in place), to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Mar. 27, the date of his interment, in honor of Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District Chief Chester Riley. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Lawrence County, ALABAMA (AL: on Mar. 27): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Lawrence County (which are already half-staff for the concurrent National Half-Staff order) to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Mar. 27, the date of his interment / funeral, to honor County Commissioner Joey Hargrove. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All STATE of Alaska Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 27): Alaska's Governor ordered All STATE of Alaska Flags at public facilities across the state (which are already half-staff for the concurrent National Half-Staff order) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Mar. 27, in honor of the Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day - a time to reflect on the lives lost on this fateful date 57 years ago. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & Guam) Flags across GUAM (GU: Mar. 17 - 26): Guam's Governor ordered all Flags (US & Guam Flags) at all public facilities across Guam to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Mar. 17, until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), to honor former Agat commissioner (equivalent to today's Agat Mayor) and World War II survivor Antonio R. Terlaje, who died on Mar. 13th at the age of 93. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and other locations specified in FLORIDA (FL: on Mar. 24): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Florida, the City Hall of Orlando, Florida, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida (concurrent with the National Half-Staff order in place) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Mar. 24, to honor the memory of Officer Kevin Valencia and his service to our state. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Mar. 18 - 22
The President, at approximately 12pm EST, Thu., Mar. 18, ordered 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 Mon., Mar. 22, "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021, in the Atlanta Metropolitan area". GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
The President, at approximately 12pm EST, Thu., Mar. 18, ordered 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 Mon., Mar. 22, "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021, in the Atlanta Metropolitan area". GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: Mar. 6 - 20): MI Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol and at all public facilities across MI to half-staff, immediately on Sat., Mar. 6, until sunset on Sat., Mar. 20, to honor the life and service of former Attorney General Frank J. Kelley, the longest-standing state Attorney General in Michigan history. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on Mar. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Mar. 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.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Mar. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Mar. 19, and every 19th of each month, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.
Navajo Nation Day of Prayer, on Fri., Mar. 19, to honor and remember its more than 1,200 Navajo deaths from COVID complications = CLICK HERE for details
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and other locations specified (FL: on Mar. 16): FL Governor plans to order all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the Pasco County Courthouse, the Hillsborough County Courthouse, the City Hall of Tampa, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Mar. 16, the date of interment, to honor Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty on Mar. 9. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on Mar. 16) Hawaii's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Mar. 16,, as a mark of respect for the late William Bains-Jordan, the first state representative of ʻAiea, upon HI's statehood back in 1959. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
All State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Johnson County and Sheridan County, Wyoming (WY: on Mar. 15): WY's Governor ordered the State of WY Flag atop the State Capitol in Cheyenne and at all government / public facilities across Johnson and Sheridan Counties to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Mar. 15, in honor and memory of Douglas Osborn. Mr. Osborn represented District 40 in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1997-2006. He passed away March 6, 2021. GO HERE to see the Flag order. And CLICK HERE to read the obituary about Mr. Osborn and his wife passing away together while asleep in bed this past week - amazing.
Commonwealth (State) of VA Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on Mar. 14): Virginia's Governor ordered the Flag of the State (Commonwealth) of Virginia atop the State Capitol and at all government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Mar. 14, in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the first recorded death due to COVID-19 in Virginia and respect and memory of the more than 9,900 Virginians who have lost their lives to COVID-19 as of March 12, 2021. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
In Louisiana, Sunday, March 14, is designated by the Governor as a "Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19"
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and other locations specified in FLORIDA (FL: on Mar. 13): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the Polk County Courthouse, the City Hall of Winter Haven, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Mar. 13, in honor of former Winter Haven Mayor Lemuel Geathers. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on Mar. 13): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Mar. 13, to honor and remember the more than 10,000 Alabamians who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on Mar. 13): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Mar. 13, in tribute to Chief William Edward McNeill, Jr. of the Campobello Fire Department who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) Flags in Northumberland County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Mar. 10 - 13): PA's Governor ordered all STATE of PA FLAGS at all government / public facilities across Northumberland County, which are already part of the State half-staff honoring COVID-19 victims, to half-staff on Wed., Mar. 10 until Sat., Mar. 13, the day of his interment, in honor of Deputy Fire Chief Kevin (Bubba) Malukas of the Coal Township Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Monday, March 8, 2021. 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.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Victoria County, TEXAS (TX: until Mar. 12): TX Governor, approved Judge Zeller's request, and ordered All Flags across Victoria County to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Mar. 12, in honor of the life and public service of Victoria Mayor Rawley McCoy, who passed away on Fri., Mar. 5. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol Complex of MICHIGAN (MI: on Mar. 11): MI Governor ordered all Flags at the State Capitol Complex, concurrent with the ongoing, statewide half-staff through Mar. 20 highlighted below, to half-staff on Thu., Mar. 11th, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of former MI State Senator. John “Jack” Welborn. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: Mar. 10): MI Governor ordered all Flags at all public facilities across MI, concurrent with the ongoing, statewide half-staff through Mar. 20 highlighted below, to half-staff on Wed., Mar. 10th, to honor the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus in Michigan and mourn those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Michiganders are also being asked to turn on the lights outside of their homes on Wednesday, March 10, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in remembrance of the Michiganders we have lost. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in Howard County, INDIANA (IN: Mar. 9): IN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all public facilities in Howard County to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Mar. 9 in honor of Kokomo Fire Captain Martin Meyers, who died of COVID-19 complications - contracted while in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across OHIO (OH: Mar. 9) OH Governor ordered all Flags at all public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Mar. 9, in honor and remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the first recorded COVID-19 case in Ohio. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (Navajo Nation, US, & State) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: Mar. 8): Navajo Nation's President ordered ALL Flags at all Navajo Nation facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Mar. 8, the date of her interment, in honor of late former Navajo Nation Supreme Court Associate Justice Lorene B. Ferguson, who died on Mon., Mar. 1st from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 8): Alaska's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Mar. 8, in honor of former Alaska State Legislator John Sackett, who served in the House of Representatives from 1967-1970 and the Senate from 1973-1986. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags in Madison County, INDIANA (IN: Mar. 8): IN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all public facilities in Madison County to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Mar. 8 in honor former Indiana Auditor of State Otis Cox. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Washington County, INDIANA (IN: Mar. 7): IN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all public facilities in Washington County to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Mar. 7 in honor of US Air Force First Lieutenant Scot Wayne Ames Jr., who was killed in an aircraft training crash. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All State Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Mar. 5-7): NM's Governor ordered State Flags to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Mar. 5 to sunset on Sun., Mar. 7, in honor of long-serving former state lawmaker Ed Sandoval of Bernalillo County. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Mar. 6): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on Fri afternoon., Mar. 5, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Sat., Mar. 6, in honor of Los Angeles Police Officer Jose Anzora, who was killed in a line of duty while directing traffic. CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 5): Alaska's Governor ordered (via tardy email Fri, 3/5, morning) All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset, on Fri., Mar. 5, in honor of former Alaska State Representative Patrick ‘Pat’ Carney, who served in the Alaska State Legislature from 1979-1982 and 1991-1994. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Mar. 5): MI Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol and at state facilities across MI to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Mar. 5, the date of his interment (burial), to honor the service of Madion Heights Fire Captain Jeffrey Brozich. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
All STATE Flags across MARYLAND (MD: on Mar. 5): MD's Governor ordered all State of Maryland Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Mar. 5, for COVID-19 Day of Remembrance. This action is in memory of more than 500,000 Americans, including more than 7,700 Marylanders, who have lost their lives from COVID-19.. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All State of NV Flags across NEVADA (NV: Mar. 4-5): NV Governor ordered State of Nevada Flags atop the State Capitol and at all state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Mar. 5, in honor of the over 5,000 Nevadans we have lost to COVID. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol and across Decatur County, GEORGIA (GA: Mar. 4): GA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags atop the GA State Capitol building across Decatur County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Mar. 4, the date of his interment, in honor and memory of Captain Justin Williams Bedwell of the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order info.
All (US & State) Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on Mar. 4): Virginia's Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across VA to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Mar. 4, in respect and memory of Stanley Police Officer Dominic "Nick" Winum, of Stanley, Virginia.
CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags across FLORIDA (FL: on Mar. 3): Florida Governor ordered all Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Mar. 3, "in Honor of Victims and Families Impacted by COVID-19." GO HERE to review the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 3): Alaska's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Mar. 3, in honor of former Alaska State Representative and AK House Speaker Mike Bradner. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags atop Statehouse and across Highland County, OHIO (OH: Feb. 24 - Mar. 3) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, the Rhodes State Office Tower, and across Highland County to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Feb. 24, until sunset on Wed., Mar. 3, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Ohio Department of Natural Resources Officer Jason Lagore, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order and CLICK HERE for funeral details.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 1): Alaska's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Mar. 1, in honor of former Alaska State Representative Hugh "Bud" Fate, a member of the 22nd and 23rd State Legislature, retired U.S. Army Corporal, President of the University Board of Regents, skilled dentist, and devoted public servant. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Feb. 26 - 28): NM's Governor ordered ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Feb.. 26 to sunset on Sun., Feb. 28, in honor of long-serving former state Rep. Gloria Vaughn of Alamogordo. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags in LaPorte County, INDIANA (IN: Feb. 28): IN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all public facilities in LaPorte County to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Feb. 28 in honor of Indiana Department of Corrections officer Lieutenant Eugene Lasco, who was killed in the line of duty by a prisoner recently. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (Osage Nation, US, & State) Flags across OSAGE NATION (Feb. 17 - 27): Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear ordered ALL Flags at all Osage Nation facilities to half-staff, on Wed., Feb. 17, to sunset on Sat., Feb. 27, the date of his interment, in honor of Andrew Yates, Osage Minerals Council Chairman. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Feb. 27): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on Fri afternoon., Feb. 27, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Sat., Feb. 27, in honor of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Motorcycle Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, who was killed in a line of duty motorcycle accident. CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol Complex and all State Veterans' facilities, ALABAMA (AL: Feb. 27): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at the State Capitol Complex and all State Veterans' facilities to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Feb. 27, the date of his interment / funeral, to honor former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Director Roy C. McGinnis. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
Commonwealth (State) Flags in Snyder County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Feb. 22 - 27): PA's Governor ordered all STATE of PA FLAGS at all government / public facilities across Snyder County, which are already part of the State half-staff honoring COVID-19 victims, to half-staff on Mon., Feb. 22 until Sat., Feb. 27, the day of his interment, in honor of firefighter Phillip C. Ginter of the Rescue Hose Company of Beavertown, who died in the line of duty on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. 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.]
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Feb. 22 - 26
The President, at approximately 5pm EST, today, Feb. 22, ordered 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 Fri., Feb. 26, to honor and remember the 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
The President, at approximately 5pm EST, today, Feb. 22, ordered 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 Fri., Feb. 26, to honor and remember the 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol in Tallahassee and other Palm Beach locations specified hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: on Feb. 24): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida, the City Hall of Palm Beach, Florida, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Feb. 24, in Honor of Rush Limbaugh. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and other locations specified (FL: on Feb. 23): FL Governor plans to order all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the Pasco County Courthouse in New Port Richey, Florida, the Pinellas County Courthouse in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on TBD, in honor of Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Deputy Michael Magli. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: Feb. 13 - 22): Kansas' Governor ordered, via email at about 1pm CST on Sat., Feb. 13, ALL FLAGS at public facilities across Kansas to half-staff, immediately on Sat., Feb. 13, to sunset, on Mon., Feb. 22, the date of his interment, in honor of Kansas Senator Bud Estes. Estes, Dodge City, has represented Kansas Senate District 38 since 2017. Prior, Estes served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2014 to 2017 and as Mayor of Bucklin, Kansas from 1976-1990. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across New Jersey (NJ: on Feb. 22): All Flags at public / government facilities across the state of NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Feb. 22, in honor and recognition of the passing of NJ State Senator Gerry Cardinale. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All STATE Flags across MARYLAND (MD: on Feb. 20): MD's Governor ordered all State of Maryland Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 20, for Civil Rights Heroes Day. This day recognizes the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights and abolition leaders throughout history and reaffirms our commitment to be a land of opportunity, hope, and justice for every citizen. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in City of Akron, OHIO (OH: on Feb. 20): Ohio Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at public / goverment facilities in the City of Akron to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Feb. 20, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Akron Police Officer Edward Stewart, a 27-year member who passed on Fri, Feb. 12, from COVID-19 complications - a line of duty death because he contracted the sickness while working. 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 (U.S. & State) Flags across Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant County, TEXAS (TX: on Feb. 20): TX Governor also ordered All Flags at all state facilities in Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 20, the date of his interment (burial / funeral), in honor of the life and public service of United States Representative Ronald Jack Wright of the Sixth Congressional District in Texas. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order. And, CLICK HERE for info on Rep. Wright lying in repose on Fri., Feb. 19, and a memorial service on Sat., Feb. 20.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on Feb. 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 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 Feb. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 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.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Feb. 19): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on the evening of Thu., Feb. 18, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Fri., Feb. 19, in honor of Sergeant Richard “Paul” Brown II of the Fresno Police Department, who passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Feb. 17, 2021. CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Feb. 18): CO Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Feb. 18, the date of his interment, to honor the passing of former Colorado Representative Val Vigil. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags across INDIANA (IN: Feb. 12-18): IN Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Feb. 12, until sunset on Thu., Feb. 18 to honor former First Lady Susan Bayh. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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 Sun., 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 three years ago (17 killed and 17 injured). GO HERE to review the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: til Feb. 14): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at all public facilities, to half-staff until sunset, on Sun., Feb. 14, to honor the victims in Tuesday's fatal shooting at an Allina Health Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota - Lindsay Overbay was shot and killed and 4 others injured. GO HERE to read nfo on ithe Governor's order.
U.S. Flags atop the White House and U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (D.C.: Feb. 8 - 13): US Flags atop the White House and US Capitol started flying at half-staff on the evening of Mon., Feb. 8 and will do so until, Sat., Feb. 13, the date of his interment, in honor of U.S. Representative Ron Wright of Texas, who died on Sunday, Feb. 7th, from COVID-19 complications.
[Note: I'M CONFUSED as to why we did not receive an immediate National Half-Staff order for Rep. Wright on Monday because that's what the US Flag Code specifies. Perhaps, the President is waiting to order for the day of his interment. Regardless, it does not follow protocol of the US Flag Code which states in Section 7(m): By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. The flag shall be flown at half-staff 30 days from the death of the President or a former President; 10 days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.]
[Note: I'M CONFUSED as to why we did not receive an immediate National Half-Staff order for Rep. Wright on Monday because that's what the US Flag Code specifies. Perhaps, the President is waiting to order for the day of his interment. Regardless, it does not follow protocol of the US Flag Code which states in Section 7(m): By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. The flag shall be flown at half-staff 30 days from the death of the President or a former President; 10 days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.]
Commonwealth (State) Flags in Clearfiled and Jefferson Counties, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Feb. 10 - 13): PA's Governor ordered all STATE of PA FLAGS at all government / public facilities across Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, which are already part of the State half-staff honoring COVID-19 victims, to half-staff immediately on Wed., Feb. 10 until Sat., Feb. 13, the date of interment, in honor of Trooper Monty Mitchell, who was assigned to the Patrol Section of Troop C, DuBois, and who died in the line of duty on Monday, February 8 , 2021. 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.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across IDAHO (ID: Feb. 3 - 12): ID's Governor ordered, via email on Wed., Feb. 3 at 10am MST, ALL Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Feb. 3 until sunset on Fri., Feb. 12, in honor of the three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash near Boise Tuesday night (start clockwise from left: Chief Warrant Officer 3 George “Geoff” Laubhan, 39; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Peltzer, 43; and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Anderson, 43). CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Feb. 12): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri.,Feb. 12, the date of his interment in Honor of Former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson of the Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department, who died of COVID-19 complications - contracted while in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Natrona County, Wyoming (WY: on Feb. 10): WY's Governor ordered the State of WY Flag atop the State Capitol in Cheyenne and at all government / public facilities across Natrona County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Feb. 10, in honor and memory of Patricia Nagel. Ms. Nagel represented District 56 in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1993-2002. She passed away January 30, 2021. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Feb. 5 - 9): New Mexico's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Feb. 5, to sunset on Tue., Feb. 9, in mourning for a uniformed member of the New Mexico State Police, Officer Darian Jarrott, who was killed in the line of duty on Interstate 10 on February 4. CLICK HERE to see the NM Gov's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across TEXAS (TX: Feb. 8 - sunrise on 10th): TX Governor ordered All Flags at all state facilities (via email at 3pm CST on Mon., Feb. 8) to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Feb. 8 until sunrise on Wed., Feb. 10, in honor of the life and public service of United States Representative Ronald Jack Wright of the Sixth Congressional District in Texas. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: on Feb. 9): MS Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Tue., Feb. 9, for a day of mourning in memory of Hancock County Sheriff's Office Deputy Lieutenant Michael Boutte, and was killed in the line of duty recently. GO HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol and other FLORIDA locations specified below (FL: on Feb. 6 & 7): For Sat., Feb. 6th, FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, the Broward County Courthouse in Ft. Lauderdale, and the City Hall of Parkland to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Feb. 6, to honor FBI Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger, who was shot and killed in the line duty. And, for Sun., Feb. 7th, FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, the Broward County Courthouse in Ft. Lauderdale, and the City Hall of Weston to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Feb. 7, to honor FBI Special Agent Daniel Alfin, who was shot and killed in the line duty. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
Commonwealth (State) Flags in York County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: until Feb. 6): PA's Governor ordered all State FLAGS at all government / public facilities across York County, which are already part of the State half-staff honoring COVID-19 victims, to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Feb. 6, in honor of Edward Bookmyer, Chief Engineer of the Craley Fire Department, who died in the line of duty on Saturday, January 30, 2021. 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.]
All (Navajo Nation, US, & State) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: Feb. 3 - 6): Navajo Nation's President ordered ALL Flags at all Navajo Nation facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Feb. 3, to sunset on Sat., Feb. 6, the date of his interment, to honor, former Arizona State Legislator and former President of the Navajo Nation, Albert Hale, who died recently from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Feb. 6): CO Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Feb. 6, the date of her memorial service in Florida, to honor FBI Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger, who was shot and killed in the line duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Feb. 5 & 6): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on the evening of Thu., Feb. 4, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Fri., Feb. 5, and Sat., Feb. 6, in honor of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Philip Sudario and Sergeant Patricia Guillen: Officer Sudario, 53, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on January 25, 2021. He was a 25-year veteran patrol officer for the Department, assigned to the Southeast Division. Sergeant Guillen, 59, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on January 28, 2021. She was a 22-year veteran of the Department and was assigned to the 77th Division. CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: on Feb. 6): Kansas' Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 6, in honor of the more than 4,000 Kansas lives lost (currently 4,101 Kansans) 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, LOUISIANA (LA: on Feb. 6): Louisiana's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat. Feb. 6, as an expression of respect for former LA State Senator Michael Hanley O'Keefe. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags (US & State) in MASSACHUSETTS (MA: on Feb. 5): MA's Governor ordered all (U.S. & MA) Flags, at public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 5, the date of his interment, in honor of Massachusetts Air National Guard (MANG) Sergeant Christopher Murdock Delano, of Middleboro, MA, who passed away on January 29, 2021. CHECK HERE to see the info on this Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on Feb. 5): OK's Governor ordered, fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff, from 8am to 5pm on Fri., Feb. 5, to honor the life and services of Waynoka Firefighters Chief Lonnie Leroy Bolar and Tayler Wade Bradford, who were tragically killed while battling a house fire on January 29, 2021. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: Feb. 3): GA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities, via
Twitter post at 1:17pm EST on Wed., Feb. 3, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Feb. 3, until sunset of the same day, in honor and memory of FBI Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order info.
Twitter post at 1:17pm EST on Wed., Feb. 3, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Feb. 3, until sunset of the same day, in honor and memory of FBI Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order info.
All (US & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Feb. 3): AZ's Governor ordered ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Feb. 3, to honor, former Arizona State Legislator and former President of the Navajo Nation, Albert Hale, who died recently from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: on Feb. 2): Nevada's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Nevada to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Feb. 2, to honor entertainer Siegfried Fischbacher, of Siegfried & Roy tiger show lore, who died from cancer complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Feb. 2): Alaska's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Feb. 2, in honor of former Alaska State Representative Cynthia Toohey, who served in the 18th and 19th Alaska State Legislature from 1993-1997. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All STATE of NC Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Jan. 29 - Jan. 30): NC's Governor ordered, around 5p EST on Fri., 1/29, via email, all STATE of NC Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately until sunset on Sat., Jan. 30, in honor of sitting Chairman Freddie Lee Carter Jr. of the Coharie Intra Tribal Council Inc. who passed away on Tuesday. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Jan. 29): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on the evening of Thu., Jan. 28, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Sat., Jan. 30, in honor of Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy Francisco (Frank) Holguin III, who died of COVID-19 complications and contracted it in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Leon, KANSAS (KS: on Jan. 29): Kansas' Governor ordered all Flags in the City of Leon to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Jan. 29, in honor of Leon Police Chief Jerry Farthing, who died of COVID-19 complications and contracted it in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol, LOUISIANA (LA: on Jan. 29): Louisiana's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date of his interment, Fri. Jan. 29, as an expression of respect for former LA State Representative Stephen Frank "Steve" Carter, who died recently of COVID-19 complications. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All State of Wyoming Flags atop State Capitol and in Park County, Wyoming (WY: on Jan. 29): 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 Fri., Jan. 29, in honor and memory of Hank Coe. Mr. Coe represented District 18 in the Wyoming Senate from 1989-2020, serving as President in 2001-2002 and as Senate Education Chair from 2003-2020. He passed away January 21, 2021. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (US & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Jan. 29): AZ's Governor ordered ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 29, the date of his interment (burial), to honor Arizona State University Police Officer Joseph Montgomery, who passed away after a motorcycle accident on Jan. 14th. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on Jan. 29): CO Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 29, the date of his interment, to honor to honor Captain David Sagel of the Westminster Fire Department, who died of work-related cancer. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across FLORIDA (FL: on Jan. 27): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities across the State to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Jan. 27, in Honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: Jan. 22 - 27): GA's Governor ordered, via Twitter post around 7pm EST, All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Jan 22, until sunset on Wed., Jan. 27, the date of his interment, as a mark of respect to Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order info.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: on Jan. 27): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on the evening of Tue., Jan. 26, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Wed., Jan. 27, in honor of Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Fire Captain W. Chris Mertz, who died of COVID-19 complications and contracted it in the line of duty. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Gov.'s Flag order.
All Flags atop Statehouse and across Lucas County, OHIO (OH: Jan. 18 - 26) OH Governor ordered, via email at approximately 9:30pm EST, All Flags atop the Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, the Rhodes State Officer Tower, and across Lucas County to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Jan. 18, until sunset on Tue., Jan. 26, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker, who was shot and killed in the line of duty today, Jan. 18th. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol, LOUISIANA (LA: on Jan. 25): Louisiana's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date of his interment, Mon. Jan. 25, as an expression of respect for Percy Joseph "P.J." Mills, Jr., a former Louisiana legislator. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: The Governor did not announce or release or post it to the Governor website until the day after it occurrred.]
[Note: The Governor did not announce or release or post it to the Governor website until the day after it occurrred.]
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Geneva County, ALABAMA (AL: Jan. 26): AL Governor Ivey ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Geneva County to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Tue., Jan. 26, the date of his interment / funeral, to honor retired State Trooper Michael Gillis for his heroism and dedication to service for Alabama's citizens by being a 30-year law enforcement officer, a 33-year Alabama National Guard member, and 38-year volunteer firefighter. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol Complex, MICHIGAN (MI: on Jan. 26): MI Governor ordered, tardy approx. 12pm EST this afternoon, Tue., Jan. 26, via email, all Flags at State Capitol Complex to half-staff, immediately until sunset, today, Tue., Jan. 26, the date of her interment (burial), to honor the life and service of former state Senator Shirley Johnson. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
All Flags (US & State) in MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Jan. 25): MA's Governor approved and ordered all (U.S. & MA) Flags, at public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Jan. 25, the date of his interment, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant James Lynch Wento, US Army, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 5, 2021 in South Korea. CHECK HERE to see the info on this Flag order.
STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: Jan. 15 - 23): MD's Governor ordered STATE of Maryland Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Jan. 15, to sunset on Sat., Jan. 23, the date of his interment, in honor of Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, who died today, Friday, January 15, 2021. Senate President Emeritus Miller represented Legislative District 27. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info. [Note: Both the US & State of MD Flags are already at half-staff honoring Fallen Officer Peters, see below, so we'll keep track of when each honoree has her/his interment.]
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: Jan. 22): AL's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Jan 22, until sunset of the same day, to honor Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order info.
All (US & State) Flags across MARYLAND (MD: Jan. 14 - 22): MD's Governor ordered (at approx. 4pm EST on Thu., Jan. 14) ALL Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Jan. 14, to sunset on Fri., Jan. 22, the date of her interment, in honor of Master Police Officer Christine Peters of the Greenbelt Police Department, who passed away today, January 14, 2021, from injuries sustained while on duty on January 2, 2021. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Feb. ?????
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 ??? to ???, to honor U.S. Representative Ron Wright of Texas, who passed away from COVID-19 complications on Monday, Feb. 7th. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
[Note: I'M CONFUSED as to why we did not receive an immediate National Half-Staff order for Rep. Wright on Monday, Feb. 8th, because that's what the US Flag Code specifies. Perhaps, the President is waiting to order for the day of his interment. Regardless, it does not follow protocol of the US Flag Code which states in Section 7(m): By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. The flag shall be flown at half-staff 30 days from the death of the President or a former President; 10 days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.]
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 ??? to ???, to honor U.S. Representative Ron Wright of Texas, who passed away from COVID-19 complications on Monday, Feb. 7th. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.
[Note: I'M CONFUSED as to why we did not receive an immediate National Half-Staff order for Rep. Wright on Monday, Feb. 8th, because that's what the US Flag Code specifies. Perhaps, the President is waiting to order for the day of his interment. Regardless, it does not follow protocol of the US Flag Code which states in Section 7(m): By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. The flag shall be flown at half-staff 30 days from the death of the President or a former President; 10 days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.]
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