[ SSweeney pic of U.S. flag at Flag Steward HQ in Jan. 2023 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Wednesday, February 7th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Oklahoma, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Delaware, Iowa, and in parts of Texas. And, in Maryland, their State Flag is half-staff.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Oklahoma, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Delaware, Iowa, and in parts of Texas. And, in Maryland, their State Flag is half-staff.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics.
National and State-Targeted Half-Staff & Back-to-Full-Staff TEXT ALERTS
- a subscriber-only service from the Flag Steward nonprofit
- a subscriber-only service from the Flag Steward nonprofit
GO / CLICK HERE
to get a one-time, LIFETIME subscription for NATIONAL and STATE-TARGETED Half-Staff & Back-to-Full-Staff TEXT ALERTS (just a $5 tax-deductible donation).
to get a one-time, LIFETIME subscription for NATIONAL and STATE-TARGETED Half-Staff & Back-to-Full-Staff TEXT ALERTS (just a $5 tax-deductible donation).
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for February 7th
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within thatofficial'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 thatofficial's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All Flags across TENNESSEE (TN: Feb. 7): Tennessee's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all State / public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Feb. 7, in honor of U.S. Army Captain and Medal of Honor recipient, Larry Taylor who died on January 28 at the age of 81. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. And, GO HERE to read his Medal of Honor citation.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Tennessee 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 Tennessee Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: Feb. 7) Oklahoma's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, until sunset, on Wed., Feb. 7, to honor the life and legacy of American music legend, Toby Keith, who died after battling stomach cancer.
CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Oklahoma Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Oklahoma Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across IOWA (US-IA: Feb. 5 - TBD): Iowa's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, until sunset on the date of his funeral and interment (TBD), in honor of Bill Northey, who served as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture from 2007 to 2018, and as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2018 to 2021 CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[ Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Iowa Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[ Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Iowa Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (US-MA: Feb. 6 - 8) Massachusetts' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Feb. 6 to sunset on Thu., Feb. 8, the date of his interment, in honor of in honor of Master Sergeant Colin Delorme, United States Air Force, 39th Electronic Warfare Squadron, formerly of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, who passed away January 31, 2024. CLICK 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across DELAWARE (US-DE: Feb. 6 - 7): Delaware's Governor ordered all flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., Feb. 6 until sunset on Wed., Feb. 7, as a mark of respect for former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair, who was a Delaware State Senator from 1980-2000 and served as the Minority Leader for fourteen years and Minority Whip for two years. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in Delaware and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in Delaware and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: Jan 27 - TBD): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, immediately until TBD, for U.S. Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class (Navy SEAL) Christopher J. Chambers. Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher Chambers was a Maryland native that died in the line of duty on January 11, 2024. CLICK 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 Maryland 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 Maryland Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All (U.S. & TX) Flags across Denton County and "surrounding counties", TEXAS (US-TX: Jan. 24 - Feb. 10): Texas' Governor approved the County's request for all Flags across Denton County [and in any adjacent or surrounding counties through the date of burial or final interment. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and entities are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time] to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Feb. 10, the date of his memorial service, in honor of the life and public service of United States Navy Special Operator Second Class Gage Ingram, a Navy SEAL assigned to SEAL Team 3, from Trophy Club, Texas, died in the line of duty while supporting Naval Special Warfare Group 1 in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in TX and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in TX and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
Upcoming Half-Staffs
All (US & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, atop all public locations throughout the State, and across Fulton County and Gwinnett County, GEORGIA (US-GA: Feb. 9): Georgia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at the locations highlighted earlier to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 9, the date of his interment, in honor and memory of Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar. CLICK 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 ]
GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders in 2024
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.
Flag Steward (formerly known as Beacon of Honor and originally incorporated as GivingVu.org, Inc. in 2013) is a nonpartisan, student-inspired, Veteran-led 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Tax ID# 46-2457373
