[ SSweeney pic of flags flying at Flag Steward HQ in Oct. 2019 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Friday, October 12th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across North Carolina, Hawaii, Georgia, Minnesota, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Virginia. And, the State Flags of Delaware and Texas are at half-staff.
[Note: I know the Flag Map looks ridiculous, but it is what it is - reinforcing how our states and country want to show their support of Israel.]
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across North Carolina, Hawaii, Georgia, Minnesota, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Virginia. And, the State Flags of Delaware and Texas are at half-staff.
[Note: I know the Flag Map looks ridiculous, but it is what it is - reinforcing how our states and country want to show their support of Israel.]
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for October 12th
*** 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 NORTH DAKOTA (ND: Oct. 11 - 13): North Dakota's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Oct. 11 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor lives lost during terrorist attacks on Israel. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future North Dakota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future North Dakota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: Oct. 10 - 13): Arakansas' Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, at sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, in mourning for the Israeli lives lost, in support of Israel in this war, and as an expression of Arkansas’ complete solidarity with the Israeli cause. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: Oct. 10 - 13): South Dakota's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to support the state of Israel. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future South Dakota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future South Dakota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Oct. 10 - 13): Pennsylvania's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, in recognition of the lives lost in Israel after the acts of war by the terrorist organization Hamas. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: Oct. 10 - 13): New Jersey's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, in recognition and mourning of all of the lives lost and shattered by the recent terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas and by the escalation of the conflict caused by these attacks. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across WYOMING (WY: Oct. 9 - 13): Wyoming's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor those who lost their lives – including American citizens – in the attacks committed against Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across UTAH (UT: Oct. 10 - 13): Utah's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, at sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, as a mark of respect for the victims and in solidarity with the State of Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across TENNESSEE (TN: Oct. 10 - 13): Tennessee's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, at sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, in remembrance of the innocent Israeli and American lives lost during the horrific terrorist attacks and as a mark of Tennessee’s unwavering support and solidarity with Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across ALABAMA (AL: Oct. 9 - 13): Alabama's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, in remembrance of the lives lost in Israeli at the hands of Hamas terrorists. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across MONTANA (MT: Oct. 10 - 13): Montana's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor the memory of former Montana Governor Ted Schwinden, who passed away on October 8, 2023. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across IDAHO (ID: Oct. 10 - 13): Idaha's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor the people who lost their lives – including American citizens – in the attacks committed against Israel by Hamas. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Idaho Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Idaho Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: Oct. 10 - 13): Kentucky's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10, until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor the innocent lives lost during the terrorist attacks in Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across FLORIDA (FL: Oct. 10 - 13): Florida's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, at sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, as a mark of respect for the victims and in solidarity with the State of Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
STATE Flag of Delaware across DELAWARE (DE: Oct. 11 - 13): Delaware's Governor ordered the State Flag of Delaware atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Wed., Oct. 11 until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor those who have lost their lives due to recent violence in Israel. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Delaware Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Delaware Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Oct. 12 - 19): North Carolina's Governor ordered all flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Thu., Oct. 12 until sunset on Thu., Oct. 19, in Honor of North Carolina's Steadfast Committment to Supporting the State of Israel and in Rememberance of the Thousands of Dead Innocent Civilians GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future North Carolina Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future North Carolina Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: Oct. 11 - 14): Georgia's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Wed., Oct. 11 until sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, in honor and memory of lives lost in the terrorist attacks in Israel. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Georgia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Georgia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across HAWAII (HI: Oct. 11 - 17): Hawaii's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Wed., Oct. 11 until sunset on Tue., Oct. 17, to remember, mourn, and honor the victims of the attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists.
GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Hawaii Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Hawaii Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: Oct. 11 - 14): Minnesota's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Wed., Oct. 11 until sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, to remember, mourn, and honor the victims of the attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists.
GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Minnesota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Minnesota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: Oct. 10 - 14): Connecticut's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, to honor the lives lost in Israel. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Connecticut Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Connecticut Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: Oct. 10 - 14): Rhode Island's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop all state / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, to honor the lives lost to terrorism in Israel. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Rhode Island Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Rhode Island Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across NEW YORK (NY: Oct. 11- TBD): New York's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, at sunrise on Wed., Oct. 11 until sunset on a date TBD, in remembrance of the lives lost as a result of the recent terrorist attacks against the State of Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across INDIANA (IN: Oct. 9 - 15): Indiana's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Sun., Oct. 15, to honor the lives lost – including at least nine Americans – in the horrific attacks committed against Israel by Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NEVADA (NV: Oct. 10 - 14): Nevada's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, at sunrise on Tue., Oct. 10 until sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, as a mark of respect for the victims and in solidarity with the State of Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
STATE of Texas Flags across TEXAS (TX: Oct. 9 - 14): Texas' Governor ordered the STATE Flag of Texas at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Oct. 13, to honor those who lost their lives during the heinous acts of war carried out against Israel and its people, which also killed Americans in Israel. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across IOWA (IA: Oct. 9 - 15): Iowa's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Sun., Oct. 15, to honor the lives lost – including at least nine Americans – in the horrific attacks committed against Israel by Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: Oct. 8 - 14): Virginia's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) flags at state facilities to half-staff, on the evening of Sun., Oct. 8 until sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, to honor the lives lost in the horrific terror attack committed against Israel and to hold those injured and held hostage in our thoughts. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
Upcoming Half-Staffs
All (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Oct. 14): WI's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 14, to honor Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day - recalling those firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities as members of Wisconsin’s fire services. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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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