[ SSweeney pic of Flag Steward HQ's U.S. and Colorado State Flags flying in May 2019 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Saff Alerts and Lessons from Our Flag for Monday, May 15th.
There is a National Half-Staff order for Peace Officers Memorial Day.
There is a National Half-Staff order for Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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Today's Lesson from Our Flag recalls ...
[ SSweeney pic of memorial for fallen DCSO Deputy Zach Parrish in January 2018 ]
Today, and May 15th of every year, is PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY - a National Half-Staff day.
On this day, at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., all the names of the Fallen Officers from 2022 are unveiled and read at a special ceremony. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, in 2022, there were 246 Line of Duty Deaths (LODDs) for Police Officers. GO HERE to see the 2022 list of Fallen Officers and offer your respects. And, to learn about the origin and history of this National Half-Staff day, review this Pre-Pledge Tribute from 2018.
CLICK HERE to access the Presidential Proclamation for Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day
Today, and May 15th of every year, is PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY - a National Half-Staff day.
On this day, at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., all the names of the Fallen Officers from 2022 are unveiled and read at a special ceremony. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, in 2022, there were 246 Line of Duty Deaths (LODDs) for Police Officers. GO HERE to see the 2022 list of Fallen Officers and offer your respects. And, to learn about the origin and history of this National Half-Staff day, review this Pre-Pledge Tribute from 2018.
CLICK HERE to access the Presidential Proclamation for Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for May 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.
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 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
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:
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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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