[ SSweeney pic of U.S. flag flying atop south rim of Roxborough State Park (Colorado) in Mar. 2022 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Monday, March 12th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across the State of New York and in parts of Texas.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across the State of New York and in parts of Texas.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for March 12th
*** 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 WASHINGTON (US-WA: Mar. 12): Washington's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Mar. 11, the date of his memorial service, in honor and memory of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd, who died in the line of duty on Mar. 2nd. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across NEW YORK (US-NY: Mar. 11 - TBD): New York Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across the state to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Mar. 11, until the date of interment (TBD), in honor of fallen New York National Guard members - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, who died when their UH-72 Lakota helicopter crashed while patrolling, with a Border Patrol officer aboard, along the U.S. - Mexico border in Texas. Note: John Grassia was also a New York State Trooper. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags in the City of Fritch and "surrounding area", TEXAS (TX: Mar. 7 - 17): Texas' Governor approved the request for the City of Fritch [and the surrounding area is invited] to fly their flags for 10 days at half-staff until sunset on Sun. Mar. 17, in honor of Fritch Fire Chief Zeb Smith, who lost his life in the line of duty protecting his fellow Texans in the Panhandle. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
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All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: Apr. 20): South Dakota's Governor ordered all flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., Apr. 20, in honor of former state legislator Burton “Burt” Elliot, who represented Brown County in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 2001-2008. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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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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