[ U.S. Flag posted at Popponesset Beach, MA in July 2020 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Monday, July 15th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Hawaii.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Hawaii.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for July 15
*** 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 U.S. & Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (US-PA: July 14 - TBD): Pennsylvania's Governor ordered all U.S. and Commonwealth (State of PA) flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff on Sun., July 14 until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), to recognize the tragedy that occurred at a rally for former President Trump in Butler County last evening and in honor of Corey Comperatore, a Butler County volunteer fire fighter, husband, and father who was killed while attending the event. The Governor also extends the prayers of all Pennsylvanians to the two Pennsylvanians who remain in critical condition and their families. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's flag order.
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All Flags (US & State) across VIRGINIA (US-VA: July 15 - 16): Virginia's Governor ordered the flags of the United States and State (Commonwealth) of Virginia atop at all government / public facilities across VA to half-staff, from noon on Mon., July 15, until sunset on Tue., July 16, in memory and respect of former Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore, who tragically lost his life shielding his family on July 13, 2024 in Butler County at a rally for former President Trump. Virginia stands in solidarity with and extends prayers to all Pennsylvanians, especially those who remain in critical condition and their families. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
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All Flags across HAWAII (US-HI: July 12 - 15): Hawaii's Governor ordered all (US & State) flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff from sunrise Fri., July 15 until sunset on Mon., July 15, in recognition of the unwavering service of Hawaii State Representative Mark Nakashima. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
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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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