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[ Top pic = half-staff flying at Flag Steward HQ in May 2019 by S. Sweeney ]
***Delivers engaging daily 'Reminders from Our Flag' and the most Accurate, Honorable, and Complete National, State, and Local Half-Staff Alerts***
[ Top pic = half-staff flying at Flag Steward HQ in May 2019 by S. Sweeney ]
This Weekend's Reminder from Our Flag
... National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on Sunday, Oct. 3
- National Half-Staff day ...
... National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on Sunday, Oct. 3
- National Half-Staff day ...
[ Pics of Fallen Firefighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, CO - pics by Flag Steward / S. Sweeney ]
Tomorrow, October 3rd, the first Sunday in October, is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. This year is the 40th Anniversary of the service held at the monument site in Maryland. The ceremony includes the placing of a Presidential Wreath at the monument and dedication of a plaque honoring those who died in the line-of-duty. During this year's tribute 112 fallen firefighters will be remembered.
GO HERE to see the pictures and stories about these fallen firefighters.
Tomorrow, October 3rd, the first Sunday in October, is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. This year is the 40th Anniversary of the service held at the monument site in Maryland. The ceremony includes the placing of a Presidential Wreath at the monument and dedication of a plaque honoring those who died in the line-of-duty. During this year's tribute 112 fallen firefighters will be remembered.
GO HERE to see the pictures and stories about these fallen firefighters.
Half-Staff Alerts for October 2, 2021
... Half-Staff Map and Honoree pictures with details below ...
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... Half-Staff Map and Honoree pictures with details below ...
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for October 2
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders. ***
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders. ***
STATE of Delaware Flags across DELAWARE (DE: Oct. 2): Delaware's Governor ordered all State of Delaware Flags at all public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 2, in tribute to the extraordinary life and service of Second Lieutenant George M. Johnson, who died while on a combat flight mission in the Pacific. His incredible life story is written in detail here. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEVADA (NV: Oct. 2): Nevada Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 2, in honor and remembrance of Major General Robert T. Herbert. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: Oct. 2): SC Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities in South Carolina to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 2, in honor of Jimmy C. Bales and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of service to the State of South Carolina, including as an educator and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol in Tallahassee and other locations specified hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: Oct. 2): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the Nassau County Sheriff's Office in Yulee, the Nassau County Courthouse, the City Hall of Hilliard, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 2, to honor the memory of Nassau County Sheriff's Deputy Joshua Moyers. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on October 3
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Oct. 3, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. CLICK HERE to see President's Flag order. And, GO HERE to see the 112 firefighters who will be honored as part of the 2021 Roll of Honor at the service.
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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., Oct. 3, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. CLICK HERE to see President's Flag order. And, GO HERE to see the 112 firefighters who will be honored as part of the 2021 Roll of Honor at the service.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: on Oct. 4): WA's Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Oct. 4, in honor Washington State Patrol Trooper Detective Eric T. Gunderson, who died in the line of duty on Sunday, Sep. 26, 2021. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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State of Wyoming Flag at State Capitol & across Natrona County, WYOMING (WY: on Oct. 4): WY's Governor ordered the Wyoming State Flag atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Natrona County, WY, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Oct. 4, in honor and memory of Casper Police Lt. Dan Dundas. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags (US & State) in OHIO (OH: on TBD): OH's Governor ordered ALL (U.S. & OH) Flags, at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date of his interment, in honor of life and legacy of former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Andy Douglas. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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Alaska state flags fly at half-staff sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 11, 2021 in honor of Representative Vaska.
State of Alaska Flags to be half-staff on date of interment (TBD) for former Alaska State Rep. Jeannette James
State of Alaska Flags to be half-staff on date of interment (TBD) for former Alaska State Rep. Jeannette James
All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: Oct. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Oct. 19, and every 19th of each month, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. Everyone is invited to join this half-staff tribute. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
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[ Note: Picture by S. Sweeney of horribly neglected US Flag found in front of a house in Greeley, CO in 2017. Flag Steward pulled over, took down the Flag and replaced it with a new one - no questions asked. ]
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Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.