[ SSweeney pic, taken in July 2022, of Flag Steward HQ's U.S. Flag at half-staff ]
Welcome to today's Half-Saff Alerts and Lessons from Our Flag for Sunday, May 14th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across New York, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across New York, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
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[ SSweeney pic, printed on pillow, of sunset through U.S. flag flying at Flag Steward HQ in 2019 ]
It's Sunday, May 14th.
In God We Trust
It's Sunday, May 14th.
In God We Trust
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for May 14
*** 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 (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 (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 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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Upcoming Half-Staffs
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.
GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders in 2023
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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