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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 ]
Today's Reminder from Our Flag
Happy Birthday, Montana!
On this date, Nov. 8, in 1889, Montana became the 41st state to join the Union.
On this date, Nov. 8, in 1889, Montana became the 41st state to join the Union.
Half-Staff Alerts for November 8, 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 November 8
*** 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.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: Nov. 8): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on the evening of Sat., Nov. 8, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Mon., Nov. 8, in honor of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Juan Cruz, who died of COVID-19 complications on Nov. 5. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
[Note: If you are going to join this Half-Staff tribute by the State Governor, then ... to receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & CA Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: If you are going to join this Half-Staff tribute by the State Governor, then ... to receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future US President & CA Governor Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Nov. 8): Wisconsin's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Nov. 8, the date of his interment, in honor of Navy Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Keefe R. Connolly, who lost his life, aboard the USS Oklahoma, on Dec. 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags at Kleberg County government / public facilities, and the State of Texas Flag at DPS (Department of Public Safety) facilities in this region of TEXAS (TX: Nov. 4 - 9): TX's Governor ordered the State of Texas Flag regionally at all DPS facilities, and then, all Flags at Kleberg County government / public facilities [and, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and entities in the surrounding area and region may fly flags at half-staff for the same period as a sign of honor and respect ] to half-staff until sunset on Tue., Nov. 9, the date of his funeral, in honor of the life and public service of Kingsville Senior Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys, Jr., who died from a gunshot wound while responding to a call for assistance. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
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STATE of Delaware Flags across DELAWARE (DE: Nov. 5-10): At approximately 5:30pm EST, Fri., Nov. 5, Delaware's Governor ordered the STATE of Delaware Flags at all state / public facilities, to half-staff immediately until sunset on Wed., Nov. 10, the date of her interment, in honor of the incredible life and distinguished public service of Governor Ruth Ann Minner, elected in 2000 as Delaware's first female Governor. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All (US & State) Flags across SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: Nov. 1 - 13): At approximately 1pm CST, Mon., Nov. 1, South Dakota's Governor ordered Flags at all state / public facilities, to half-staff immediately until sunset on Sat., Nov. 13, the date of his interment, in honor of former SD Governor Frank L. Farrar, who served in the 1960s and 70s, and passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-two on October 31, 2021. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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STATE of Virginia (Commonwealth) Flags, only, across VIRGINIA (VA: Oct. 28 - Nov. 27): Virginia's Governor ordered STATE of VA (Commonwealth) Flags at all state / public facilities, to half-staff, at approximately 7:03pm EST on Thu., Oct. 28, for 30 days, until sunset on Sat., Nov. 27, in respect and memory of former Governor Abner Linwood “Lin” Holton, Jr. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: Nov. 10): Navajo Nation's President ordered ALL (Navajo Nation, US, & State) Flags at public facilities across the Navajo Nation, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Nov. 10, the date of his interment, 1 in honor and remembrance of Diné World War II veteran Bennie S. Cowboy, who passed away on Nov. 2 at the age of 95. CLICK HERE to read the Navajo Nation President's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: Nov. 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Nov. 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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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.