[ SSweeney pic of small U.S. Flag flying in front of Highlands Ranch windmill (Mt. Blue Sky in distance) in Apr. 2020 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Friday, May 3rd.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Massachusetts, Arizona, and North Carolina. And, the State Flag of Maryland is half-staff.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Massachusetts, Arizona, and North Carolina. And, the State Flag of Maryland is half-staff.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for May 3
*** 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 MASSACHUSETTS (US-MA: May 3) Massachusetts' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 3, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and legacy of Billerica Police Officer Sergeant Ian Taylor, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26, 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 ]
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All Flags across ARIZONA (US-AZ: May 3): Arizona's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 3, the date of his celebration of life, in honor of Yuma City Councilman Gary Knight. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: May 3): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 3, for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the last year. 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 ]
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All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (US-NC: Apr. 30 - May 3): North Carolina's Governor ordered, at approx. 10amEST on Tue., Apr. 30, all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Apr. 30 until sunset on Fri., May 3, in honor of the four officers (pictured left to right: Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks, NC Corrections Investigator William "Alden" Elliott, CMPD Police Officer Joshua Eyer, and NC Corrections Investigator Samuel "Sam" Poloche) shot and killed in the line of duty Monday in Charlotte. The officers were members of a collaborative U.S. Marshals task force of local, state and federal law enforcement officers. 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 North Carolina Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
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NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on May 5
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 5, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. GO HERE to learn more about this service and CLICK HERE to learn why this memorial weekend was moved from October to May.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future National and State Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 5, to honor the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial service. GO HERE to see the Public Law 107-51 that establishes this annual National Half-Staff. GO HERE to learn more about this service and CLICK HERE to learn why this memorial weekend was moved from October to May.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future National and State Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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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