[ SSweeney pic of U.S. flag at Flag Steward HQ in Feb. 2021 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Friday, February 16th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across the states of New York, Kansas, New Mexico, New Jersey, and parts of West Virginia and Wyoming.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across the states of New York, Kansas, New Mexico, New Jersey, and parts of West Virginia and Wyoming.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for February 16th
*** 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 KANSAS (KS: Feb. 16): Kansas' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at state facilities throughout the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb.16, to honor U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Donovan Davis, of Olathe, KS, who died in helicopter crash in southern California during a routine training exercise on February 7, 2024. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Kansas 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 Kansas Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (US-NJ: Feb. 16): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 16, in recognition and mourning of former Senator and Assemblyman Paul J. Contillo, a dedicated public servant. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
[ Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future New Jersey 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 New Jersey Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across NEW YORK (US-NY: Feb. 16 - 17): New York Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., Feb. 16 to sunset on Sat,, Feb. 17, in honor of retired New York State Police Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell, who died on Feb. 7th of an illness, a 9/11-related illness, stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
[ Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future New York 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 New York Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags at State Capitol and across Jefferson County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: Feb. 16): West Virginia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at the State Capitol and atop all government / public facilities in Jefferson County, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Feb. 16, the date of his funeral, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Calvin Dale Manuel, who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates for 16 years after being elected in 1988 and was subsequently elected as a Jefferson County Commissioner, where he served for 12 years. 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags atop the State Capitol and across Sheridan County, WYOMING (WY: Feb. 14 - TBD): Wyoming's Governor ordered State of Wyoming flags atop the State Capitol and government / public facilities across Sheridan County to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Feb. 14 until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), in honor and memory of Sheridan Police Department Sergeant Nevada Krinkee, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on February 13. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Wyoming 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 Wyoming Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: Feb. 14 - 19): New Mexico's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Feb. 14 until sunset on Mon., Feb. 19, in honor of and memorial to Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read info about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future New Mexico 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 New Mexico Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across GEORGIA (US-GA: Feb. 17): Georgia's Governor ordered all Flags at State facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 17, the date of her funeral, in honor and memory of U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, who was killed in a drone attack, along with two other soldiers, at a base in Jordan. 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 ]
All Flags across GEORGIA (US-GA: Feb. 17): Georgia's Governor ordered all Flags at State facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Feb. 17, the date of her interment, in honor and memory of U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Kennedy Landon Sanders, who was killed in a drone attack, along with two other soldiers, at a base in Jordan. 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 ]
All Flags across COLORADO (US-CO: Feb. 21): Colorado's Governor will order all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Feb. 21, the date of his memorial service, to honor former Colorado State Senator Keith King. 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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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.
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