[ SSweeney pic of flags flying at Flag Steward HQ in Sep. 2020 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Saturday, September 23rd.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across Illinois and Kentucky (2 honorees), as well as, parts of South Dakota and Florida. And, the State of Pennsylvania Flag is half-staff in Philadelphia County.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across Illinois and Kentucky (2 honorees), as well as, parts of South Dakota and Florida. And, the State of Pennsylvania Flag is half-staff in Philadelphia County.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for September 23rd
*** 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 across KENTUCKY (KY: Sep. 23) Kentucky's Governor ordered, concurrent with the ongoing half-staff for former Governor Jones, all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Sep. 23, the date of his final interment, in honor of World War II KIA U.S. Army Pvt. J.C. Brooks of Rockfield, Kentucky, who was killed in action (KIA) Aug. 1, 1943 while leading an advance against German forces as first scout during the Battle of Troina. His remains were discovered and recovered in Sep. 2022 and are now home for his final burial. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to read more about Army Private Brooks' life, military service, and remains recovery.
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All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: Sep. 23): South Dakota's Governor ordered all flags atop the SD State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 23, the date of his celebration of life, in honor of former state legislator Barry M. Jensen. He represented Mellette County in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 2001-2002 and 2005-2006. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee and specific government locations hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: Sep. 23): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags, at the Pasco County Courthouse, City Hall of Dade City, and atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sep. 23, to honor the life and service of former State Representative Dale Patchett. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. [Note: To receive future Half-Staff and Back-to-Full-Staff TEXT alerts for Flag orders in Florida and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Sep. 21 - 23): Illinois' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all government / public facilities across Illinois to half-staff, from sunrise Thu., Sep. 21 to sunset on Sat., Sep. 23, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Eleanor "Ellie" LeBeau Cooke, of Belleville, IL, and who was recently killed in an aircraft crash. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Commonwealth (State) Flags of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Sep. 20 - 29): Pennsylvania's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State of PA) flags at all state / public / government facilities across Philadelphia County to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Sep. 29, the date of her celebration of life, in honor of Temple University’s Acting President JoAnne A. Epps. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's flag order.
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All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: Sep. 19 - 26) Kentucky's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, on Tue., Sep. 19, until Tue., Sep. 26, the date of his interment, in honor of former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones. The 58th Governor of the commonwealth, Jones served from 1991 to 1995. Prior to becoming Governor, he served as Lieutenant Governor from 1987 to 1991. 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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