list of completed 2020 half-staff honorees (May 1 - Aug. 31, 2020) - FLAG STEWARD - Caretaker of Our Flag & Heralder of the Stories, Lessons, & Virtues woven within

Remembering 2020's Half-Staff Honorees
(National, State, & Local Half-Staff Honorees from May 1 - Aug. 31, 2020)

Archive of Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees (May 1 - Aug. 31, 2020)
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All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on Aug. 31): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Aug. 31, in honor of Deputy Richard “Rick” Treadwell of the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Treadwell passed away on August 22, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 31): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Mon., Aug. 31, to honor the life and service of Monroe Charter Township Fire Department Captain Joseph “Joe” Liedel, who passed away while responding to an emergency call. GO HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.

All STATE Flags across DELAWARE (DE: on Aug. 31): DE's Governor ordered all State of Delaware Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Aug. 31, in observance of Overdose Awareness Day. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

State Flags in Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 31): TX Governor ordered State Flag of Texas within Odessa at public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Aug. 31,, in memory of the 7 victims in last year’s mass shooting.. GO HERE to read about the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on Aug. 30): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., Aug. 30, in honor of Chadwick Boseman and in recognition of his extraordinary and
inspirational legacy as a talented artist, celebrated actor, and revered son of Anderson County. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: on Aug. 29): Kentucky's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Aug. 29, the date of his interment, in honor of a Corbin, KY soldier, U.S. Army Corporal Billie Joe Hash, who was killed in action during the December 1950 battles near the Chosin Reservoir. His remains were only recently identified and returned to the United States. GO HERE to see the Flag order. And, CLICK HERE to learn more about the life of Hash and recovery of his remains by DPAA.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 29): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Aug. 29, the date of his funeral, to honor the life and service of Detroit Fire Department Sergeant Sivad Johnson, who passed away trying to save three young girls from drowning in the Detroit River at Belle Isle last week.. CLICK HERE or GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Aug. 28): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Aug. 28, to honor the life and service of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died today, Aug. 27, after responding to reports of a public disturbance by an armed and erratic driver in Why, Arizona. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags in the City of Olathe, KANSAS (KS: on Aug. 28): KS Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Olathe to half-staff on Fri., Aug. 28, the date of his interment, in memory of Olathe's Mayor Michael Copeland, who died unexpectedly on Aug. 19th. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All Commonwealth (State) Flags across Clinton County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: on Aug. 27 - 28): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all government / public facilities across Clinton County to half-staff, immediately, on Aug. 27, until sunset on Fri., Aug. 28, the date of his interment, in honor of firefighter David Closs, of Avis Fire Company #1, who died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.The commonwealth flag has flown at half-staff since Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in honor of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and should continue to fly at half-staff until further notice. The United States flag is to remain at full staff. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags across OREGON (OR: on August 26): Oregon's Governor ordered All Flags (U.S. & State Flags) at government facilities across Oregon to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Aug. 26, the date of their interment, to honor two fallen Oregon Marines, Lance Corporal Jack Ryan Ostrovsky of Bend, and Lance Corporal Chase D. Sweetwood of Portland. The two Oregon Marines were among nine service members, eight Marines and a Sailor, who lost their lives in an amphibious vehicle accident off the coast of San Clemente Island, California on July 30, 2020. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on August 25): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Aug. 25, the date of his interment as a Mark of Respect for Private First Class (PFC) Evan A. Bath of the United States Marine Corps. PFC Bath died, along with 8 other Naval Service personnel, during a USMC AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) training exercise off the California coast on July 30th. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Aug. 24): On Friday night, CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff on Mon., Aug. 24 (the next business day after the unclear order was released on Friday evening), in honor of Richmond Police Department Sergeant Virgil Thomas, who died recently of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol and across the 4th State House District in MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 21): MI Governor ordered all Flags at the State Capitol Complex and across the State's 4th House District (which includes Midtown and New Center of Detroit, as well as, Hamtramck) to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., Aug. 21, to honor the life and service of State Representative Isaac Robinson, who died of complications from COVID-19. This ceremony coincides with a day of service in his memoriam taking place on what would be his 45th birthday. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: on Aug. 20): IL's Governor ordered (at approx. 10:36am EST on Thu., Aug. 20) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Thu., Aug. 20, in honor and remembrance of former IL Governor James R. Thompson. All United States flags and State of Illinois flag should already be lowered due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation. No additional actions are needed at this time. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S., Navajo, State, & other) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: on Aug. 19): Navajo Nation's President, Jonathan Nez, on the morning of Aug. 19, ordered all Flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., Aug. 19, the date of his interment, in honor and memory of Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., an Army Veteran and Navajo Nation public servant, who passed away on Aug. 16. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on August 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on August 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on Aug. 18): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., Aug. 18, in honor of Floyd Breeland and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of service to the State of South Carolina both as an educator and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Wood County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on Aug. 18): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Wood County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Aug. 18, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of of former West Virginia Delegate Robert T. Goldenberg. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

State Flags in Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 15): TX Governor approved Hidalgo County officials' request to fly the State Flag of Texas and County / City Flags within Hidalgo County at public facilities to half-staff, from until sunset on Sat., Aug. 15,, in honor of the life and service of Former State Rep. Sergio Muñoz Sr., who served as the Representative of Texas' 36th District from 1993 - 1997. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags in New Braunfels, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 15): Mayor of New Braunfels, assumedly with authority and approval of the Governor, ordered All Flags across New Braunfels to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Sat., Aug. 15, the date of his memorial procession, in honor of the life and service of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Guillermo "Willie" Perez, who was killed during the Amphibious Assault Vehicle training accident off the California coast on July 30th.

[Note: 7 other Marines & 1 Sailor also died in that accident and GO HERE to see how Flag Steward paid tribute to them.]

All (U.S. & State) Flags in Beaumont, TEXAS (TX: Aug. 10 - 15): City of Beaumont officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the Governor, ordered All Flags at City of Beaumont public facilities to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Aug. 10 until sunset on Sat., Aug. 15, the date of her interment, in honor of the life and service of Police Officer Sheena Dae Yarbrough-Powell of the Beaumont Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., Aug. 9.

All (U.S. & State) Flags at TEXAS Parks & Wildlife facilities across TEXAS (TX: Aug. 10-12): TX Governor ordered All Flags at Texas Parks & Wildlife Department facilities to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Aug. 10 until sunset on Wed., Aug. 12, in honor of the lives and state service of Wildlife Biologist Dewey Stockbridge (pictured left), Fish and Wildlife Technician Brandon White (not pictured), and State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar (pictured right), who were killed yesterday while performing official state duties in the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on Aug. 8): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Aug. 8, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Phoenix Police Officer and Arizona National Guard Second Lieutenant Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., who died on Wednesday following an Arizona National Guard training event. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 7): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., Aug. 7, to honor the life and service of Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety Sergeant Steven Splan, who died in the line of duty on Aug. 2. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on August 7): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Aug. 17, in in honor of Matthew James Clancy, Chief of Police for the Beaufort Police Department, and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and service to the State of South Carolina.. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across cities of Corona, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Aug. 5 & 6): Corona city officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered All (U.S., State, & City) Flags at public facilities across the city to half-staff on Wed., Aug 5, until sunset on Thu., Aug. 6, in honor of U.S. Marine Pfc (Private First Class) Bryan Baltierra, an 18-year old a native of Corona, who died along with 7 other Marines and a Navy Corpsman in a training accident on July 30. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.

All Flags across the city of Riverside, CALIFORNIA (CA: on Aug. 5 & 6): Riverside city officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered All (U.S., State, & City) Flags at public facilities across the city to half-staff on Wed., Aug 5, until sunset on Thu., Aug. 6, in honor of U.S. Marine Cpl. (Corporal) Cesar Villanueva, a 21-year old a native of Riverside, who died along with 7 other Marines and a Navy Corpsman in a training accident on July 30. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on Aug. 6): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Thu., Aug. 6, to honor the life and service of Michigan State Highway Patrol Trooper Caleb Starr, who was killed on July 31 by a drunken driver. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across INDIANA (IN: July 29 - Aug 5): IN's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Aug. 5, to honor former Governor Joe Kernan. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: on Aug. 5): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Wed., Aug. 5, the date of his interment / memorial service, to honor Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer, who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on August 5): SD's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 5, in honor of former Attorney General Mark Meierhenry, who served from 1979 - 1987. GO HERE to see info about the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: Aug. 4-5): CA Governor ordered, around 12p PST on Tue., Aug. 4, All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, immediately until, assumedly, sunset on Wed., Aug. 5, in honor of the 9 Naval Service members (8 Marines and 1 Sailor) killed in an amphibious vehicle accident.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

The STATE of Maryland Flag across MARYLAND (MD: July 28 - Aug. 5): MD's Governor ordered all STATE of MD Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Tue., July 28, until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD - Governor ended the half-staff on Aug. 5), in honor of Bob Culver, County Executive for Wicomico County, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALASKA (AK: July 31 - Aug. 3): AK's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Fri., July 31 until sunset on Mon., Aug. 3, to honor the life and service of Alaska State Representative Gary Knopp. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: on Aug. 4): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff on Tue., Aug. 4, the date of his interment / memorial service, to honor Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop, who died in the line of duty on Monday, July 13, 2020. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

State of TEXAS Flags across El Paso County, TEXAS (TX: on Aug. 3): TX Governor ordered the TEXAS State Flags at government / public facilities across El Paso County, TX to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Aug. 3, as a sign of honor and respect for the victims of the August 3, 2019, mass shooting. Monday is the first anniversary of the attack where 23 people were killed and many others were injured. GO CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the TEXAS State Capitol and across the Fifth Court of Appeals District (which includes Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwell County), TEXAS (TX: Aug. 1): TX Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwell County, TX to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Aug. 1, in honor of the life and service of Justice David L. Bridges of the Fifth Court of Appeals District, who was killed recently by a drunken driver. GO CLICK HERE to see Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 31): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 31, to honor the life and service of Arizona National Guard Second Lieutenant Robert Dwayne Bryant, Jr., who died on Wednesday following an Arizona National Guard training event. Bryant also served as a Phoenix Police Officer. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags in Taylorsville, UTAH (UT: on July 31): Taylorsville's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the UT Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Taylorsville, UT to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 31, in honor of Taylorsville Municipal Judge Michael Kwan. GO HERE to read the Flag order.

All Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: July 18 - 30): CT's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: July 18 - 30): GA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: July 18 - 30): NJ's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All State Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: July 18 - 30): VA's Governor ordered all State Flags of VA at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on July 30): MN's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. GO HERE to see the Flag order info.

All State Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: July 18 - 30): RI's Governor ordered all State Flags of RI at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: on July 30): LA's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., July 30, the date of his interment, to honor former state Representative Frank Howard. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info. GO HERE to see his interment / funeral info.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: on July 30): MS Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Thu., July 30, for a day of mourning in memory of Deputy Dylan Scott Pickle, of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and was killed in the line of duty recently. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: July 24 - 28): NC Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across NC, to half-staff, until sunset on Tue., July 28, in honor of Fort Bragg Paratrooper, Sgt. Bryan Cooper Mount, who died in a vehicle rollover accident in Syria on Tuesday, July 21. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: July 27): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 27, in honor of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Oscar Walter Rocha and Los Angeles Police Department Officer Valentin Martinez, who died recently of COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: on July 23 - 26): RI Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, until sunset on Sun., July 26, in tribute to the states's 1000+ COVID-19 victims. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across ALABAMA (AL: to July 27): AL's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunrise on Mon., July 27, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: on July 25): WI Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 25, the date of his interment as a Mark of Respect for Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon, who was killed in action and went missing during the Korean War, and whose remains were recently recovered. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. GO HERE to read the story about his Korean War duty and DPAA's recovery.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: on July 23): SC Governor ordered All Flags across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., July 23, in tribute in tribute to Captain John Durham, Jr. of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety, who died in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across MAINE (ME: July 18 - 20): ME's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags atop State Capitol of LOUISIANA (LA: July 18 - 20): LA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, until sunset on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across WASHINGTON (WA: July 18 - 20): WA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop West Virginia State Capitol and across Fayette County in WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on July 20): WV Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol and at state facilities across Fayette County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., July 20, the date of his memorial service, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former state legislator Shirley Love. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across DELAWARE (DE: July 18 - 20): DE's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until the morning of Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across IOWA (IA: July 18 - 20): IA's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunrise on Mon., July 20, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: July 18 - 19): NC's Governor ordered All (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Sun., July 19, to honor U.S. Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian - both civil rights leaders. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on June 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on June 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 19): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., July 19, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on July 18
The President ordered 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, until sunset today, Saturday, July 18, to honor U.S. Representative John Lewis, who passed away yesterday. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on July 17): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 17, the date of his interment, in tribute to former Adjutant General Stanhope S. Spears, Sr. and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and his distinguished service to the State of South Carolina and the United States of America. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: July 12 - 16): Hidalgo County Judge, with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Hidalgo County, TX to half-staff until sunset on Thu., July 16, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of McAllen Police Department's Officer Ismael Chavez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sat., July 11. GO CLICK HERE to learn about the Judge's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Hidalgo County, TEXAS (TX: July 12 - 16): Hidalgo County Judge, with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Hidalgo County, TX to half-staff until sunset on Thu., July 16, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of McAllen Police Department's Officer Edelmiro Garza, Jr., who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sat., July 11. GO CLICK HERE to learn about the Judge's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: Jul. 7 - TBD): Concurrent with the active, ongoing statewide half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims, NY's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff until the date of interment (TBD), to honor US Army SPC Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, stationed at Ft. Drum, NY, who died recently in Afghanistan. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: Jul. 9 - TBD): Concurrent with the active, ongoing statewide half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims, IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff until the date of interment (TBD), to honor three victims of the Bunn Capital Shooting in Springfield - Christopher Aumiller, Marsha Strumpher, and Bill Gibbons. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on July 15): AL Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across AL to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 15, to honor State Representative Ronald Johnson, who died on July 14th as the longest standing Alabama legislator. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: July 14-15): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, in honor of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Josephy T. Allbaugh, of Folsom, CA, who died of a non-combat incident in Afghanistan on July 12th. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 14): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., July 14, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty today (July 1) after a motorcycle crash. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. And, GO CLICK HERE to see a news article verifying the new, correct date of interment

All (U.S. & State) Flags in Montgomery, ALABAMA (AL: July 6 - 12): Montgomery's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the AL Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities in Montgomery to half-staff until sunset on Sun., July 12, the date of her memorial service, in honor of the life and service of Police Detective Tanisha Pughsley of the Montgomery Police Department. GO HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Leon County Courthouse, and City Hall of Largo, FLORIDA (FL: on July 11): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Leon County Courthouse, and City Hall of Tallahassee to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., July 11, to honor the late Governor Wayne Mixson. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag order. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across Monterey County, CALIFORNIA (CA: on June 30 - July 11): Monterey County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at public facilities across the county to half-staff until Sat., July 11, the date of his memorial service, in honor of Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter, a longtime public servant (military, police, and government official). GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across DELAWARE (DE: on July 10): DE's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 10, to honor former State Representative, and WWII Veteran, Donald Clark. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

The STATE Flag of NC across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: July 8 - 10): NC Governor ordered, per email received at 1250pm EST on Wed., July 8, that All NC STATE Flags at all public facilities in the state to half-staff immediately on Wed., July 8 until sunset on Fri., July 10, in honor of former State Senator and NC Department of Administration Secretary Katie G. Dorsett, who passed away on Tuesday.. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol of TENNESSEE (TN: on July 10): TN's Governor ordered all Flags atop the State Capitol (and across Murfreesboro via the Mayor) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., July 10, to honor legendary country music artist, Charlie Daniels. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Pinellas County Courthouse, and City Hall of Largo, FLORIDA (FL: on July 10): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Pinellas County Courthouse, and City Hall of Largo to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 10, as a mark of respect for United States Army Specialist Nick Bravo-Regules, who died on June 23rd in Jordan while supporting operations as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on July 9): OK's Governor ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from 8am - 5pm, on Thur., July 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Sergeaant Craig Johnson of the Tulsa Police Department, who died on Tuesday, June 30, after being shot in the line of duty. GO HERE to read the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol in CALIFORNIA (CA: July 8): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., July 8, in honor of Los Angeles Police Department Senior Detention Officer Erica McAdoo, who died Fri., July 3, from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 8): AZ's Governor ordered, at approx. 9pm PST Tues., July 7, that all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 8, to honor the life and service of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County . GO HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: No picture of Bryan Boatman was available at the time of this publishing - Tue. night at 9:45pm PST]

All Flags in Jefferson County and fire stations across MISSOURI (MO: on July 8): Missouri's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags across Jefferson County, and at all fire stations across the state, as well as the Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City, MO, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 8, in memory of DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District Fire Marshal/Lieutenant Ronald W. Wehlage, Jr. who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Tulsa, OKLAHOMA (OK: on June 30 - July 9): Tulsa, assumedly with the authority and approval of the OK Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Tulsa to half-staff immediately on Tue., June 30, until sunset on Thu., July 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Sergeaant Craig Johnson of the Tulsa Police Department, who died on Tuesday, June 30, after being shot in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read info on the Flag tribute.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 7): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., July 7, the date of his interment, to honor the life and service of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty today (July 1) after a motorcycle crash. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

State Flag of Alaska across ALASKA (AK: on July 7): Alaska's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., July 7, in honor of former state Representative Roger Jenkins. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on July 7) Hawaii's Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., July 7, the date of his memorial service, as a mark of respect for the late Hawaiʻi State Senator Breene Harimoto. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All Flags atop Statehouse and across Lucas County, OHIO (OH: July 5 - 7) OH Governor ordered All Flags atop the Statehouse (concurrent with the existing half-staff order for USMC Sgt Weninger) and across Lucas County (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, from sunrise on Sun., July 5, until sunset on Tue., July 7, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Police Officer Anthony Dia of the Toledo Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 4. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All Flags atop Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, Rhodes Tower, and across Geauga County, OHIO (OH: June 21 - July 7) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower, and across Geauga County (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, immediately, on Jun. 21, until sunset on Tue., July 7, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of U.S. Marine Sergeant Wolfgang Kyle Weninger, who died recently during parachute jump training. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol CALIFORNIA (CA: July 3-5): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff within a press release on Fri., July 3. And, we assume, because the order is not clear, that the Flags will remain half-staff until the next business day's morning, Mon., July 6, in honor of US Air Force First Lieutenant David Schmitz of Temecula, CA, who died recently in a F-16 jet mishap. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across UTAH (UT: on July 3): UT's Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Utah to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., July 3, to honor of the life and service of US Air Force First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen, who died in a F-15 jet crash / training accident in the North Sea (east of the United Kingdom) and will be laid to rest on July 4th. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Apr. 3 - July 2): NJ's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NJ) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 3, until sunrise on Fri., July 3, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and have been affected by COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. And, GO HERE for the Governor's return to FULL STAFF order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on July 2): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., July 2, to honor the life and service of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty today (July 1) after a motorcycle crash. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags in Salem, MASSACHUSETTS (MA: June 26 - July 2): Salem's Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority from the MA Governor, ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at city facilities to half-staff until sunset on Thu., July 2, the date of his interment, in honor of Salem Police Officer Dana Mazola, who was killed in crash late Thursday night. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Fort Bend County, TEXAS (TX: on June 29 - July 2): Fort Bend County Judge, with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Fort Bend County, TX to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of the life and service of City of Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella. GO CLICK HERE to read the Judge's Flag order.

All RI State Flags across RHODE ISLAND (RI: June 29 - July 1): RI Governor ordered All RI State Flags at state facilities across RI to half-staff immediately, on Mon., 6/29, until sunset on Wed., July 1, in honor of former Newport Mayor Paul Gaines. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

Rainbow Pride Flag flown over East Wing of State Capitol of WISCONSIN (WI: June 5 - 30): WI Governor ordered the Rainbow Pride Flag to be flown over the East Wing of the State Capitol Building, beginning on Friday, June 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. and ending at sunset on June 30, 2020. Additionally, the order authorizes state buildings and any jurisdiction within the State of Wisconsin to fly the Rainbow Pride Flag during the month of June 2020, for the purposes of recognizing Pride Month.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

US & State Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on 6/30): Arizona Governor has ordered U.S. and AZ State flags at all State facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., June 30, in honor and remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who gave their lives protecting their fellow Arizonans from the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute. GO HERE for the Flag order.

All Flags in Westfield, MASSACHUSETTS (MA: June 23 - 26): Westfield's Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority from the MA Governor, ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at city facilities to half-staff until sunset on Fri., June 26, in honor of longtime City Solicitor Susan C. Phillips, who died Monday after a short illness. GO HERE to learn about the Flag order.

All (U.S., Navajo, State, & other) Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: June 24-25): Navajo Nation's President, Jonathan Nez, ordered all Flags on the Navajo Nation to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., June 24, to sunset on Thu., June 25, to honor the memorye and service of Navajo Police Department Officer Michael Lee, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags across MAINE (ME: June 23 - 25): Maine Governor ordered All (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Tue., June 23, until sunset on Thu., June 25, in honor of former Speaker of the House and former Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development John Richardson. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: June 19-20): NM's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., June 19, to sunset on Sat., June 20, to commemorate Juneteenth, the state's official observation of Juneteenth Freedom Day, and to acknowledge victims of racism and hate in NM and America. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. [Pictured at left is the "Juneteenth Flag"]

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: on June 20): AZ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 20, to honor the life and service of honor Navajo Police Department Officer Michael Lee, who died of COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on June 19): SD's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., June 19, the date of his interment, to honor Sioux Falls Fire Captain Kendall Ward, who died of work-related cancer recently. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ILLINOIS (IL: on June 19): Concurrent to the current, long-term half-staff honoring COVID-19 vicitims (see the order below), IL's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff on June 19, to honor "June 19th, 2020 as Juneteenth in Illinois". GO HERE to see the Flag order. [Pictured at left is the "Juneteenth Flag"]

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MISSISSIPPI (MS: on June 17: MS Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Wed., June 17, for a day of official mourning in memory of Deputy Sheriff James H. Blair of the Simpson County Sheriff's Office. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Santa Cruz County, CALIFORNIA (CA: on June 8 - 17): Santa Cruz County officials, assumedly with the authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the county to half-staff until sunset on Wed., June 17, the date of his interment, in honor of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. GO CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags in San Diego, CALIFORNIA (CA: Apr. 13 - TBD): City of San Diego Mayor ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Apr. 13, until sunset on a date to be determined (TBD), in honor of each American, Californian, and San Diegan who has fallen due to COVID-19. GO HERE to see info on this Mayor order. No ending order / date was provided, so assume it's back to full staff ;)

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: on June 12): MI Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., June 12, to honor the life and service of Monroe County Sheriff’s animal control officer Darrian Young, who was killed on June 6 when her patrol car was struck by another vehicle. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across FLORIDA (FL: on June 12): FL Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset on Fri., June 12, to honor of Pulse Remembrance Day - a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub occurred 4 years ago. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Hillsborough County Courthouse, and City Hall of Tampa, FLORIDA (FL: on June 10-11): FL Governor ordered that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Hillsborough County Courthouse, and City Hall of Tampa to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., June 11, in honor of the former Florida House Speaker Thomas Terrell Sessums, who passed away on Sat., June 6. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol of FLORIDA, Miami-Dade County Courthouse, and City Hall of Miami, FLORIDA (FL: on June 10-11): FL Governor ordered (via Flag memo distributed around 11am EST) that all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol, Miami-Dade County Courthouse, and City Hall of Miami to half-staff, immediately until sunset on Wed., June 10, in honor of the former Florida Senate President Gwen Margolis, who passed away on Tue., June 9. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: Since this order was distributed late on the day of its order and there's another day of half-staff atop the Capitol on Thu., we anticipate this H-S order will actually continue to be executed and completed by the county and city specified on Thu., June 11.]

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: on June 9): Arkansas Governor ordered, via email a couple hours ago, all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff immediately on June 9 (today) until sunset on June 9 (today), the date of his interment, in honor of Alexander Police Officer Scott Hutton, who died on June 3. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: on June 8): OK's Governor ordered All Flags at state facilities across OK to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., June 8, to honor former State Insurance Commissioner John Presley Crawford. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. [Note: No picture of Mr. Crawford could be found, so put up the OK State Flag in his honor here.]

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Riverside County, CALIFORNIA (CA: June 3 - 8): Riverside County officials, assumedly with the authority and approval of the CA Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Riverside County, CA to half-staff on Wed., June 3, until sunset on Mon., June 8, in honor of the honor of the late Riverside County Supervisor Patricia “Corky” Larson. GO CLICK HERE to see info about the County official's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop California State Capitol CALIFORNIA (CA: on June 8): CA Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff on Mon., June 8, the first full business day after the Governor's proclamation, in honor of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. GO CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across ALABAMA (AL: on June 8): AL Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across AL to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., June 8, the date of his interment, to honor Sergeant Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across HAWAII (HI: on June 8): Hawaii Governor ordered All Flags at public facilities across Hawaii to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon, June 8, the date of his interment, as a mark of respect for former state Rep. Joseph “Joe” Bertram III. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags in Moody, ALABAMA (AL: June 3 - 8): The City of Moody's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the AL Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities in Moody, AL to half-staff until sunset on Mon., June 8, the date of his interment, to honor Sergeant Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

City of Birmingham Flag in ALABAMA (AL: until TBD): The Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama ordered the City of Birmingham Flag (the City Flag only) at city facilities, to half-staff until TBD, to remember the death of George Floyd. CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.

All Flags in WASHINGTON, DC (DC: Apr. 10 - TBD): Washington DC Mayor ordered all Flags at district facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 10, until sunset on a date to be determined (TBD), to honor those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19. GO HERE to see info on this Mayor order.

All Flags in Atlanta, GEORGIA (GA: May 8 - TBD): Atlanta Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the GA Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., May 8, until a date to be determined (TBD), to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.

The STATE of Maryland Flag across MARYLAND (MD: June 7): MD's Governor ordered all MD STATE Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., June 7, for Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day honors all fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel from the State of Maryland who have lost their lives in the line of duty.. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: Apr. 15 - TBD): Columbia Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the SC Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Apr. 15, until a date to be determined (TBD), to honor the lives lost to COVID-19, surpassing 100 South Carolina resident deaths as of this flag order. GO CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on June 7): NC Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across NC, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., June 7, in honor of Private First Class Ethan M. Moores who passed away on Wednesday, May 27, at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags in Ogden, UTAH (UT: on May 29 - June 6): Ogden's Mayor, assumedly with the authority and approval of the UT Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Ogden, UT to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, to honor Officer Nate Lyday of the Ogden Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thu., May 28. GO HERE to read the Judge's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Franklin and Muskingum County, OHIO (May 19 - Jun 6): OH Governor, updated his Flag order again on June 5th, to be that All Flags across Franklin and Muskingum County, OH to half-staff ntil sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of the memorial service, in honor of the life, service, and contributions of Annie Glenn. CLICK HERE to read the first Governor's Flag order and GO HERE for the updated order #1 and CLICK HERE for updated order #2.

All (U.S. & State) Flags atop the SOUTH CAROLINA State Capitol Building (SC: on June 6): SC Governor ordered All Flags atop the State Capitol Building to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of his interment, in tribute to First Lieutenant Trevarius Ravon Bowman, South Carolina National Guard, who lost his life while dutifully serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

The STATE Flag of North Carolina across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on June 6): NC Governor ordered all STATE Flags, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of his memorial service in NC, in honor of Mr. George Floyd, a native North Carolinian killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across UTAH (UT: on June 6): UT's Governor, ordered All Flags at public facilities across Utah to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of his interment, to honor Officer Nate Lyday of the Ogden Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thu., May 28. GO HERE to see Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across NEW MEXICO (NM: June 4 - 5): NM's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sundown on Thu., June 4 until sundown on Fri., June 5, during dates of his memorial service, to honor George Floyd and all other victims of systemic racism and police violence. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.

All STATE Flags across OREGON (OR: on June 4): OR Governor ordered all STATE Flags, to half-staff from 11am PDT until sunset, today, Thu., June 4, the date of his memorial service, to honor George Floyd. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across Fort Bend County, TEXAS (TX: on May 29 - June 4): Fort Bend County Judge, assumedly with the authority and approval of the TX Governor, ordered All Flags at government / public facilities across Fort Bend County, TX to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Deputy Constable Caleb Rule of the Fort Bend Constable's Office - Precinct 4, Texas, who was killed in the line of duty on Fri., May 29th. GO CLICK HERE to read the Judge's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across NORTH DAKOTA (ND: on June 2): ND's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tue., June 2, the date of interment, in honor of Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte, who died in the line of duty Wednesday in a fatal shooting. Holte also served as a First Lieutenant in the North Dakota Army National Guard. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

City of Virginia Beach Flags in VIRGINIA (VA: May 29 - 31): The Virginia Beach Mayor ordered all City of Virginia Beach Flags (the City Flag only) at city facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., May 29 to sunset on Sun., May 31, the first anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting, to honor the lives lost in the tragedy on May 31, 2019. GO HERE to see the Mayor order.

STATE Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on June 1): North Carolina's Governor ordered the Flag of the State of North Carolina (via email to news outlets on Sunday night) at government / public facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., June 1, a "Day of Mourning" in honor the lives lost to COVID-19. He also encouraged citizens to join the moment of silence on Monday. CLICK HERE to see info on the Governor's order.

State Flags across VIRGINIA (VA: on May 31): Virginia's Governor ordered the Flag of the State (Commonwealth) of Virginia at government / public facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sun., May 31, the first anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting, to honor the lives lost in the tragedy on May 31, 2019. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: until May 30): CT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, until sunset on Sat., May 30, the date of his interment, to honor Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Eugene Kenneth Baron, Jr, who passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer as a result of his response and service in support of New York City in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. His passing is classified as a line of duty death.. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: until May 28): Louisiana's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Thu., May 28, to honor Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker, who died in the line of duty. GO CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All STATE Flags across ALASKA (AK: May 27 - 28): Alaska's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, from sunrise on Wed., May 27, to sunset on Thu., May 28, to honor former Alaska State Representative Bob Lynn. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across OHIO (OH: May 19 - 26) and Muskingum County, OH (May 19 - Jun 6): OH Governor updated his Flag order again on Memorial Day to All Flags at all public facilities across the state to half-staff immediately on Tue., May 19 until sunset on Tue., May 26, additionally, the Governor extended his Flag order to All Flags across Muskingum County, OH until sunset on Sat., June 6, the date of the memorial service, in honor of the life, service, and contributions of Annie Glenn. CLICK HERE to read the first Governor's Flag order and GO HERE for the updated order.

NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for MEMORIAL DAY on May 25
The President ordered 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 noon on Monday, May 25, as per the U.S. Flag Code, to honor America's war fallen - those who died fighting for our freedoms. CLICK HERE to see the President's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MICHIGAN (MI: Apr. 10 - May 25): MI's Governor ordered (at approx. 4:30pm EST on Fri., Apr. 10) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the afternoon of Fri., Apr. 10 until the COVID-19 emergency is over (May 25), to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order. [Note: As of this order, the coronavirus has infected 22,783 and killed 1,281 people in Michigan.]

All Flags at Soldiers' Homes facilities & Veterans cemeteries in MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Apr. 19 to May 25): MA's Governor approved and ordered all (U.S. & MA) Flags at locations listed in red, to half-staff until TBD, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the United States armed forces military veterans and residents of the Massachusetts Soldiers’ Homes who have died from COVID-19 illnesses (reported to be more than 50 so far). CHECK HERE to see the info on this Flag order.

All Flags across Cuyahoga County, OHIO (OH: on Apr. 15 - May 25): County officials, assumedly with authority and approval of the OH Governor, ordered all Flags across Cuyahoga County, to half-staff on Wed., Apr. 15, until a date to be determined (TBD), to honor the loss of citizens to the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE to see info on this Flag order.

NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for May 22 - 24
The President ordered 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, immediately on Fri., May 22, until sunset on Sunday, May 24, "as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic" GO HERE to see the President's Flag order.

All STATE Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 21 - 23): NC Governor ordered All NC STATE Flags at all public facilities in the state to half-staff immediately on Thu., May 21 until sunset on Sat., May 23, in honor of North Carolina Civil Rights Activist, Andrea Harris, who was a trailblazer for historically underutilized businesses. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across IDAHO (ID: May 21 - 23): Idaho Governor ordered All Flags at all public facilities in the state to half-staff immediately on Thu., May 21 until sunset on Sat., May 23, to honor Bonneville County Sheriff's Deputy Wyatt Maser, who was killed in the line of duty.
CLICK HERE to read an article about the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: Apr. 8 - May 19): CT's Governor ordered (at approx. 6pm EST on Wed., Apr. 8) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Wed., Apr. 8 until sunset on Tue., May 19, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and been affected by COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order and GO HERE for the closing (back to full staff) Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across VERMONT (VT: on May 19): VT's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Vermonters lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across MINNESOTA (MN: on May 19): MN's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 19, and every 19th of each month until the end of 2020, to honor all the Minnesota residents lost to COVID-19. GO HERE to read the Governor's order.

All Flags across NEVADA (NV: on May 18): Nevada's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Nevada to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, to honor entertainer Roy Horn, of Siegfried & Roy tiger show lore, who died from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across Jackson County and fire stations across MISSOURI (MO: on May 18): Missouri's Governor ordered all State Flags across Jackson County, and at all fire stations across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, to honor Independence Fire Department Firefighter/Hazardous Material Technician David F. Jameson, Jr, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: on May 18): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to REMAIN at half-staff until sunset on Mon., May 18, in honor of Larry Womble, former NC State Representative, who passed away on Thu., May 14. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across OREGON (OR: on May 18): Oregon's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Oregon to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, the date of his interment, to honor Oregon State Representative Mitch Greenlick. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.

All State Flags across ALASKA (AK: on May 18): Alaska's Governor ordered all State Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., May 18, to honor Nome Mayor James “Richard” Beneville, an enthusiastic, colorful public servant. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 15 - 18): NC's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to REMAIN at half-staff until sunrise on Mon., May 18, in honor of Private First Class Tyler Knight Cox, who passed away during training on Wednesday, April 29, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

Commonwealth (State) Flag atop the State Capitol of VIRGINIA (VA: on May 16): VA's Governor ordered the Commonwealth (State) Flag atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 16, to honor Montford Point Marine LeRoy W. Cason, Chesapeake, VA. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to learn more about Montfort Point Marine Cason and others.

NATIONAL HALF-STAFF for May 15
The U.S. Flag is 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 Fri., May 15, per Presidential Proclamation and U.S. Public Law 87-726, and in observance of the Peace Officers Memorial Day - honoring 135 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from 2019, and all other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities.

All Flags across ALASKA (AK: May 8 - 15): Alaska's Governor ordered, via Twitter at 5pm local AK time today, all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Alaska to half-staff, immediately on Fri., May 8 to sunset on Fri., May 15, to honor the life and service of former Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott. CLICK HERE or GO HERE to read the Flag order.

*All Flags at ceremony locations honoring Fallen Officers during Police Week across WISCONSIN (WI: May 10 - 16 = Police Week): WI's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at government facilities across Wisconsin to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day (a National Half-Staff Day), and any day during Police Week (May 10, 2020 to May 16, 2020) for the purpose of honoring in a public ceremony, peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.

All Flags across IOWA (IA: May 10 - 15): Iowa's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Iowa to half-staff, from sunrise on Sun., May 10 to sunset on Fri, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.

All Flags in the Alamo Colleges District, TEXAS (TX: on May 11 - 15): TX's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the Alamo Colleges District to half-staff, on Mon., May 11, until the date of his interment, a private burial, on Fri., May 15, in honor of the life and public service of Alamo Colleges District Police Department Sergeant Lionel Q. Martinez, who was killed in the line of duty on May 5. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across KANSAS (KS: on May 13): KS Governor, ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across KS to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., May 13, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Overland Park Police Officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., May 3. CLICK HERE to see early info on the Flag order. GO HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags across OHIO (OH: on May 13): Ohio Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags atop the Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower (and all other state facilities are invited to lower their US & State Flags, at their discretion) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., May 13, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff, who served for 48 years. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All Flags in the City of Overland Park, KANSAS (KS: on May 4 - 13): Overland Park officials, assumedly with approval and authority of the KS Governor, ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Overland Park to half-staff on Mon., May 4, until Wed., May 13, the date of his interment (TBD), in memory of Overland Park Police Officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., May 3. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.

All Flags in Pickaway County, OHIO (OH: on May 6 - 13): Ohio Governor, via email at 1237pm EST today, May 6, ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at goverment facilities in Pickaway County to half-staff, immediately on Wed., May 6, until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of the life and service of former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff, who served for 48 years. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order. NOTE: The Governor also stated that all other state facilities and citizens across the state may join this tribute at their discretion.

All Flags in the City of Houston, TEXAS (TX: on May 2 - 9): TX's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in the City of Houston to half-staff, immediately on Sat., May 2, until Sat., May 9, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and public service of Houston Police Officer (Tactical Flight Officer) Jason Knox, who was killed in the line of duty during a helicopter crash on Sat., May 2. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across HAWAII (HI: on May 8): Hawaii's Governor ordered, via Twitter at 945am local HI time today, all (U.S. & State) Flags at state facilities across Hawaii to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 8, the date of his memorial service, to honor former state Rep. Dennis R. Yamada. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.

All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on May 8): Concurrent to the Executive Order 114 for half-staff of all Flags to honor COVID-19 victims, today, NJ's Governor stated all (U.S. & NJ) Flags at state facilities are half-staff on Fri., May 8, in recognition of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across OHIO (NC: May 4): OH's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 11:45am EST today (May 4), all (U.S. & OH) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff at 12:24pm EST until sunset on Mon., May 4, in honor of the lives of those killed and injured and those whose lives were forever altered by the tragedy of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: May 1 - 4): NC's Governor ordered, via emailed alert received at 420pm EST today (May 1), all (U.S. & NC) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff immediately on Fri., May 1, until sunset on Mon., May 4, in honor of former NC State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, who passed away this morning. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All State Flags across MARYLAND (MD: Apr. 30 - May 3): MD's Governor ordered (at approx. 130pm EST on Thu., Apr. 30 - after the last minute order for that day by the Governor) all State Flags at all state facilities to half-staff at noon on Apr. 30 to sunset on May 3, to honor COVID=19 victims, Fallen Heroes Day (May 1) and Healthcare Heroes (May 2). CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.

All Flags in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA (LA: on Apr. 27 - May 3): Louisiana's Governor all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities in Baton Rouge to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Apr. 27, until sunset on his interment date (which was a private event this weekend), to honor the life and public service of Baton Rouge Police Department's Lieutenant Glenn Hutto Jr., who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday. (My apologies, and I'm embarassed, for my mistake. I had the wrong officers pictured and listed here for 4 days. The 3 officers listed were from a deadly 2016 shooting, I'm not sure how I got the news stories mixed up. No excuse). GO HERE to see news info on the Flag order because nothing is posted to the Governor's website yet.

All Flags in Bell County, TEXAS (TX: on Apr. 28 - May 1): TX's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Bell County to half-staff, immediately on Tue., Apr. 28, (in the afternoon via Twitter) until sunset on Fri., May 1, in honor of Deputy Sheriff John Andrew Rhoden's service to his community. He was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, Apr. 26. And, the Governor invited all Texans to join in this tribute. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags in Marion County and Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities across INDIANA (IN: on May 1): IN's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Marion County and at all IDOC facilities across Indiana to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 1, in honor of Indiana Women’s Prison Correctional Officer Francine Earls, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All Flags in Greene and Sullivan County and Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities across INDIANA (IN: on May 1): IN's Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags in Greene and Sullivan County and at all IDOC facilities across Indiana to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., May 1, in honor of Wabash Valley Correctional Officer Gary Weinke, who died of COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.

All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on May 1): NJ's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities (concurrent to the current half-staff going until further notice to honor COVID-19 victims) to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., May 1, to honor former First Lady of New Jersey Debby Kean. GO / CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.

All Flags in City of Arlington, WASHINGTON (WA: Apr. 28 - May 1): Arlington Mayor, assumedly with authority and approval of the WA Governor, ordered all Flags at city facilities, to half-staff, on Tue., Apr. 28, until sunset on Fri., May 1, to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the Mayor order.

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​2020 half-staff honorees archive

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