[ U.S. Flag posted in front of Flatirons of Boulder, CO in June 2022 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Saturday, June 8th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across Arizona, Kansas, and Minnesota. And, Maryland has its State Flag at half-staff.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders across Arizona, Kansas, and Minnesota. And, Maryland has its State Flag at half-staff.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for June 8
*** 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 ARIZONA (US-AZ: June 8): Arizona's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., June 8, the date of his funeral, in honor of Gila River Police Officer Joshua Briese, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 1, 2024. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across KANSAS (US-KS: June 4 - 11): Kansas' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at state facilities throughout the state to half-staff on Tue., June 4 until sunset on Tue., June 11, the date of his interment, in honor of Kansas House of Representatives Assistant Majority Leader Les Mason, who represented Kansas House District 73 of McPherson for 10 years. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
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STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: June 1 - TBD): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, on Sat., June 1, until the date of his interment / burial (TBD), in honor of Agent Davis Martinez of the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday, May 31, 2024. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: May 31 - June 11): Minnesota's Governor ordered, via email at 0009AM, Fri., May 31, all flags across the state to half-staff, immediately until sunset on Tue., June 11, the date of his memorial service, to honor Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last night, Thu., May 30. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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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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