Remembering 2023's Half-Staff Honorees
Scroll down to see National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees for May 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023
GO HERE for the half-staffs for Jan. 1, 2023 - Apr. 30, 2023
Scroll down to see National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees for May 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023
GO HERE for the half-staffs for Jan. 1, 2023 - Apr. 30, 2023
Archive of Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees (May 1 - Aug. 31, 2023)
(from most recent on top to oldest on bottom)
(from most recent on top to oldest on bottom)
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: June 9): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., June 9, in honor of Honorable Lisa Payne Thornton. Judge Thornton was appointed as a Superior Court judge by Governor Jon Corzine in 2008 and, most recently, served as the Monmouth County Assignment Judge. She passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 59 after a decorated career in public service. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: June 9): Kentucky's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across KY to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., June 9, the date of his interment at Arlington National Cemetery, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Army Sergeant David Solinas of Oradell, NJ, who was among nine soldiers that perished during a military training exercise on March 29 in Kentucky. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: June 8 - 9): Mississippi's Governor, at approximately 11amCST, ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state government / public facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., June 9, the date of his funeral, in honor of the life and service of Madison Police Officer, Chief Horren Randy Tyler , who was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 1st. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: June 7): Kentucky's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Wed., June 7, the date of his interment at Arlington National Cemetery, in honor of U.S. Army Warrant Officer 2 Aaron M. Healy, 32, of Cape Coral, Florida, who was among nine soldiers that perished during a military training exercise on March 29 in Kentucky. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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All Flags WEST VIRGINIA (WV: June 3 - 7): West Virginia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags atop all government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff until sunset on Wed., June 7th, the date of his interment, in honor and remembrance of West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory Maynard, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Fri., June 2. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to learn about Sgt. Maynard's funeral plans
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STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: June 6): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., June 6, the date of his interment, for former Secretary of State and former Prince George’s County Executive Winfield M. Kelly, Jr. Winfield M. Kelly, Jr. was Maryland’s Secretary of State from 1987-1993 and Prince George’s County Executive from 1974-1978. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: June 4): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., June 4, for Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day honors all fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel from the State of Maryland who have lost their lives in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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STATE Flag of AK across ALASKA (AK: June 3): Alaska's Governor ordered STATE of AK Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Fri., June 3, for Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day, to mark the 81st Anniversary of the WWII Japanese attack bombing of Dutch Harbor - remembering and honoring all those who were affected by the attack, commemorating both the military personnel who served and died to defend our nation, and the Aleuts who died while imprisoned. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags in State Capitol city of Charleston and across Cabell County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: June 3): Concurrent with the statewide half-staff for Trooper Maynard, West Virginia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags in the State Capitol city of Charleston and atop all government / public facilities across Cabell County, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., June 3, on the date of his celebration of life, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Senator William “Billy” Wayne Bailey, Jr.. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: June 1): Kentucky's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Thu., June 1, the date of his interment, in honor of Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Caleb Conley, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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All Flags across Randolph County, INDIANA (IN: May 31): Indiana's Governor ordered all (US & State) flags at government / public facilities across Randolph County, Indiana to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Wed., May 31, in honor of volunteer firefighter Kyle Osgood, who died in an on-duty crash. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
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All Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: May 31): South Carolina's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wed., May 31, the date of his interment, in honor of Irmo Fire District Firefighter James Michael Muller, who was killed while fighting a blaze. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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All Flags (US & State) across VIRGINIA (VA: on May 31): Virginia's Governor ordered the flags of the United States and State (Commonwealth) of Virginia atop at all government / public facilities across VA, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed, May 31, in respect and memory of the victims of the May 31, 2019, shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, their families, and the entire Virginia Beach community. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
All Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: May 30): South Carolina's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tue., May 30, the date of his interment (celebration of life), in honor of Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds, who died recently after battling cancer. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on May 29 (Memorial Day)
The President ordered, as U.S. law directs for Memorial Day, all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA from sunrise until 12 noon local time on Mon., May 29, in honor and recognition of all of our fallen service members. Furthermore, the President calls for all Americans from 11am - 12pm local time to unite in prayer and/or reflection. And, additionally, per Congressional law, at 3pm local time all Americans are urged to participate in a National Moment of Remembrance. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
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The President ordered, as U.S. law directs for Memorial Day, all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA from sunrise until 12 noon local time on Mon., May 29, in honor and recognition of all of our fallen service members. Furthermore, the President calls for all Americans from 11am - 12pm local time to unite in prayer and/or reflection. And, additionally, per Congressional law, at 3pm local time all Americans are urged to participate in a National Moment of Remembrance. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: May 27): Wisconsin's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 27, the date of his funeral, in honor of U.S. Navy Seaman Second Class David Joseph Riley, who lost his life in the attack on Pearl Harbor, while aboard the USS Oklahoma, and whose remains were recently identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. GO HERE to read about the recovery and identification of his remains and more info about his life.
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All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: May 27): Kentucky's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Sat., May 27, the date of his memorial service, in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua 'Caleb' Gore, who was among nine soldiers that perished during a military training exercise on March 29 in Kentucky. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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STATE Flag of TEXAS across TEXAS (TX: May 24): Texas' Governor ordered all (US & State) flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wed., May 24, in memory of the victims, survivors, families, loved ones, and entire Uvalde community on the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
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All Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: May 23): Lousiana's Governor ordered the all flags at all state / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., May 23, the date of his interment, in honor and memory of Judge, and former LA legislator, Jimmy Dimos. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: May 20) Mississippi's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across Mississippi, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 20, in honor of Magee volunteer Firefighter Philip Samuel Allan, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags in Hinds County, MISSISSIPPI (MS: May 19 - 20) Mississippi's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities in Hinds County, to half-staff until sunset on Sat., May 20, in honor of Hinds County Judge Larita Cooper-Stokes. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: May 18): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., May 18, the date of his funeral, in honor of former Assemblyman and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Robert “Bob” C. Shinn, Jr.. Shinn passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 85, leaving behind an enduring legacy of public service and environmentalism. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: May 11 - 17): Illinois' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all government / public facilities across Illinois to half-staff, immediately on Thu., May 11 until sunset on Wed., May 17, in honor and remembrance of Chicago Police Officer Areanah M. Preston, who was shot and killed. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for May 15
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 15, per Presidential Proclamation and U.S. Public Law 87-726, and in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day - honoring 472 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers who died in the line of duty in 2021 (319 deaths were COVID-19 related), and all other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities.
The U.S. Flag is HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 15, per Presidential Proclamation and U.S. Public Law 87-726, and in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day - honoring 472 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers who died in the line of duty in 2021 (319 deaths were COVID-19 related), and all other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: May 14): WI's Governor ordered, fly all U.S. and State of Wisconsin Flags on State property at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 14, to recognize Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin consistent with 2021 Wisconsin Act 31 (state law). GO HERE to see the Flag order.
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All (US & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: May 14) New York's Governor ordered all Flags atop city government / public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 14, to honor the victims of the Tops Supermarket shooting in Buffalo, NY one-year ago today. Additionally, 12 state landmarks will be lit in orange as a remembrance of this shooting's anniversary. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. NOTE: Flag of City of Buffalo pictured to left.
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All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: May 13): South Dakota's Governor ordered all flags atop the SD State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., May 13, the date of his funeral, in honor of former SD State Rep. Jerome B. "Jerry" Lammers, who served the SD Legislature for 16 years. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: May 12): Wisconsin's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 12, the date of her interment, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., May 6th. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: May 12): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 12, in recognition and mourning of Deptford Township Police Officer Robert Shisler, who died on May 7th from complications of being shot in the line of duty on March 10th. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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NATIONAL HALF-STAFF May 7 - 11
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Thu., May 11th, "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas." GO HERE to read the Presidential proclamation.
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All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Thu., May 11th, "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas." GO HERE to read the Presidential proclamation.
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NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on May 7
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 7, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. GO HERE to learn more about this service and CLICK HERE to learn why this memorial weekend was moved from October to May.
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All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 7, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. GO HERE to learn more about this service and CLICK HERE to learn why this memorial weekend was moved from October to May.
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All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: May 7): South Dakota's Governor ordered all flags atop the SD State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 7, in honor of former State Representative Marie C. Ingalls. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: May 6): Wisconsin's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 6, in honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 5 - 6): North Carolina's Governor ordered, at approximately 8:am EST, Fri., May 5th, all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, immediately until sunset on Sat., May 6, the date of his interment, in honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jackson Forringer who died during training in California on April 20, 2023. Lance Cpl. Forringer was assigned to the 2nd Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He joined the Marine Corps in July 2021. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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All Flags across LaGrange County, INDIANA (IN: May 5): Indiana's Governor ordered all (US & State) flags at government / public facilities across LaGrange County, Indiana to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Fri., May 5, in honor and remembrance of former State Senator Robert L. Meeks, who passed away on Wednesday, April 26. Meeks was elected in 1988 to the Indiana State Senate for district 13 and served until his retirement in 2008. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
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All Flags across NEW YORK (NY: May 4 - 5): New York Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise on Thu,, May 4 until sunset on Fri., May 5, in honor of retired New York State Police Senior Investigator Nicholas A. Georgeadis, who died from a 9/11 related illness. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: May 5): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 5, for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the last year. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: May 2): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 2, in recognition and mourning of the 50th anniversary of the passing of a brave and loyal hero, New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster, Badge #2608 CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order. GO HERE for an article detailing this unique half-staff situation.
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All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: May 1): Arizona's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., May 1, in recognition of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to Arizona's state, local, and tribal peace officers. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All (US & State) Flags across City of Madeira, OHIO (OH: May 1) Ohio's Governor ordered all Flags across the City of Madeira (and all other public buildings across the state may join at their discretion) to half-staff on Mon., May 1, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Madeira Elementary School Principal Chris Flanagan. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE for his funeral info.
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