[ SSweeney pic at Roxborough State Park, Colorado, in March 2021 ]
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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Lessons from Our Flag for Wednesday, March 15th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Massachusetts and in Maryland and Delaware for their state flags only. And, there is a half-staff order across the Navajo Nation.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Massachusetts and in Maryland and Delaware for their state flags only. And, there is a half-staff order across the Navajo Nation.
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Today's Lesson from Our Flag recalls ...
[ public domain image of Bobby Orr celebrating 1970 Stanley Cup winning goal ]
On this date, March 15th of 1970, Bobby Orr scored his 100th point of the NHL season.
He was the first defenseman to score 100 points in a season. Many consider him the greatest scoring defenseman in NHL history.
On this date, March 15th of 1970, Bobby Orr scored his 100th point of the NHL season.
He was the first defenseman to score 100 points in a season. Many consider him the greatest scoring defenseman in NHL history.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for March 15
*** 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 State of Maryland Flags across Maryland (MD: Mar. 15): Maryland's Governor ordered, at approximately 1015am EST, Wed., Mar. 15th, all State of Maryland Flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff immediately ntil sunset on Wed., Mar. 15, n honor of former State Delegate Sheila Hixson, who passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Former State Delegate Hixson represented Legislative District 20. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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All Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: Mar. 9 - 15): The Navajo Nation President ordered all Flags (Navajo Nation, U.S., State flags) at government / public facilities across the Navajo Nation, to half-staff, on Thu., Mar. 9th until sunset on Wed., Mar. 15, to honor the memory and service of a former Navajo Nation President, the Honorable Peterson Zah, who presided as President from 1991 - 95. CLICK HERE to read the Navajo Nation President's Flag order.
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All State of Delaware Flags across DELAWARE (DE: Mar. 14 - 16): Delaware's Governor ordered all State of Delaware Flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset on Thu., Mar. 16, in recognition and memory of Delaware State Representative Donna Stone’s service to the State of Delaware. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Mar. 13 - Mar. 17) Massachusetts' Governor ordered, via email at about 7:30pm EST, Mon., Mar. 13th, all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Mar. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former MA State Representative Anthony J. Verga Sr., who passed away on March 10, 2023. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
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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
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.
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