[ SSweeney pic of U.S. flag waving with Highlands Ranch windmill in background in Oct. 2019 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Saturday, October 21st.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and New York.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and New York.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for October 21st
*** 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 (U.S. & State) Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Oct. 21): Wisconsin's Governor ordered all U.S. and State of Wisconsin Flags on State / public / government property to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Oct. 21, the date of his interment, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Charles A. Dickman, who lost his life in the Korean War and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
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All (US & State) Flags across NEBRASKA (NE: Oct. 21): Nebraska's Governor ordered all flags at government / public facilities across Nebraska to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 21, the date his funeral service, in honor of Nebraska Department of Transportation's David Schwartz, a 42-year member, who was killed by a passing vehicle at the scene of a corn mash spill. Additionally, the Governor dedicates this half-staff in remembrance and recognition of all first responders who act heroically to keep the public safe on Nebraska roadways. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
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All Flags (US & State) across MARYLAND (MD: Oct. 20 - TBD): Maryland's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff immediately on the afternoon of Fri., Oct. 20, until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of EMT/Firefighter Rodney Pitts, III of the Baltimore City Fire Department, who died in the line of duty yesterday, Thursday, October 19, 2023, while fighting a fire in the City of Baltimore. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: Oct. 18 - 23): Kansas' Governor, at approximately 1030am CST on Wed., Oct. 18, ordered all flags at government / public state facilities in Kansas immediately to half-staff until sunset on Mon., Oct. 23, in honor of 21st District Magistrate Judge William Malcolm.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All U.S. & Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Oct. 13 - 24): Pennsylvania's Governor ordered all U.S. and Commonwealth (State of PA) flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff on Fri., Oct. 13 until sunset on Tue., Oct. 24, the date of his interment, in honor of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thursday, October 12. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's flag order.
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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.
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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