All (U.S. & State) Flags across Dekalb County, MISSOURI (MO: on June 10): Missouri Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at government / public facilities across Dekalb County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., June 10, the date of his interment, in honor of Sheriff Andy Clark of the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty on June 3. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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Half-Staff confusion reigns across the USA for Sat., May 15
Why?
Peace Officers Memorial Day, a National Half-Staff day, every May 15th, falls on the same day as Armed Forces Day (recognized on the third Saturday of May) this year. So, what does that mean? Well, per the US Flag Code, Section 7 (see pic below), the Flags should be at FULL STAFF, instead of Half-Staff this year because Peace Officers Memorial Day is the same day as Armed Forces Day.
Why?
Peace Officers Memorial Day, a National Half-Staff day, every May 15th, falls on the same day as Armed Forces Day (recognized on the third Saturday of May) this year. So, what does that mean? Well, per the US Flag Code, Section 7 (see pic below), the Flags should be at FULL STAFF, instead of Half-Staff this year because Peace Officers Memorial Day is the same day as Armed Forces Day.
So, why is there confusion?
Because when the President released the original Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation on May 7th, it stated that we would have a National Half-Staff on Sat., May 15. But, then, on Wed., May 12, a revised Proclamation was posted in place of the original, but must not have been sent to all the Governors because nearly 90% of the Governors have called for their states to follow the original Presidential Proclamation and observe Peace Officers Memorial Day by placing all flags at state facilities at half-staff.
Because when the President released the original Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation on May 7th, it stated that we would have a National Half-Staff on Sat., May 15. But, then, on Wed., May 12, a revised Proclamation was posted in place of the original, but must not have been sent to all the Governors because nearly 90% of the Governors have called for their states to follow the original Presidential Proclamation and observe Peace Officers Memorial Day by placing all flags at state facilities at half-staff.
Here's what I would do:
1) Federal facilities fly All Flags at FULL STAFF per the revised Presidental Proclamation
2) State facilities follow Governors' orders to, with the exceptions noted here, fly All Flags at Half-Staff. Only the Governors of MI, VA, ID, AK, OR, and NC have sent out revised Flag orders to keep the Flags at Full Staff in their states.
3) The rest of us citizens analyze our current state half-staff orders in KY, CO, parts of TX, WA. and CT (see the orders below) along with the orders in #2 and make 'Your Pick' to follow your Governor's order or the President's order
How's that - clear as mud?!
That's the beauty of being a patriotic US citizen - our freedoms extend all the way to how we want to fly our own US Flag ;)
And, hopefully, the next time Peace Officers Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day are the same, the President will get it right the first time and not cause this kind of flag chaos again :)
1) Federal facilities fly All Flags at FULL STAFF per the revised Presidental Proclamation
2) State facilities follow Governors' orders to, with the exceptions noted here, fly All Flags at Half-Staff. Only the Governors of MI, VA, ID, AK, OR, and NC have sent out revised Flag orders to keep the Flags at Full Staff in their states.
3) The rest of us citizens analyze our current state half-staff orders in KY, CO, parts of TX, WA. and CT (see the orders below) along with the orders in #2 and make 'Your Pick' to follow your Governor's order or the President's order
How's that - clear as mud?!
That's the beauty of being a patriotic US citizen - our freedoms extend all the way to how we want to fly our own US Flag ;)
And, hopefully, the next time Peace Officers Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day are the same, the President will get it right the first time and not cause this kind of flag chaos again :)
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All Flags across KENTUCKY (KY: on May 15): Kentucky's Governor ordered all Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., May 15, the date of his interment, in honor of Navy Fireman 2nd Class Martin D. Young of Hawesville, Kentucky, died in the attack on Pearl Harbor onDec. 7, 1941. His remains were only identified last fall. GO HERE to see the Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags at all Concho County government / public facilities, TEXAS (TX: May 12 - 19): Responding to a letter from a Concho County Judge, TX's Governor ordered All Flags at all Concho County government / public facilities [ And, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and entities in the surrounding area and region may fly flags at half-staff for the same period as a sign of honor and respect ] to half-staff, immediately on Wed., May 12, until sunset on the date of the latest fallen officer's interment (May 19 for Sgt. Jones), in honor of the life and public service of Concho County Constable and Deputy Sheriff Stephen Jones and Concho County Deputy Sheriff Samuel Leonard, who were killed in the line of duty. GO HERE to see the Governor's order. CLICK HERE for funeral info for these fallen officers.
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All Flags (US & State) across CONNECTICUT (CT: May 12 - TBD): CT's Governor ordered ALL Flags (US & State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Wed., May 12 to sunset on date of his interment (TBD), in honor of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., who died in the line of duty while responding to a residential fire early this morning. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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All Flags across COLORADO (CO: on May 11 - 18): CO Governor ordered, via email just before sunset on Tue., May 11, all Flags at public facilities across the state, to half-staff until sunset on Tue, May 18 to honor the victims of the shooting tragedy in Colorado Springs on Sun., May 9. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order. GO HERE to read about the shooting victims.
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All State Flags of DE across DELAWARE (DE: May 11 - 18): DE's Governor ordered all STATE of Delaware Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on Tue., May 11 to sunset on Tue., May 18, to honor former Governor Pierre Samuel “Pete” du Pont IV, who passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Apr. 7, 2020 - TBD): PA's Governor ordered (at approx. 730pm EST on Tue., Apr. 7, 2020) all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Tue., Apr. 7, 2020, until further notice, to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE and/or GO HERE to see the Flag order info.
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NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on May 15
The President ordered all U.S. Flags, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sat., May 15, "As we recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and thank them on behalf of this grateful Nation for their service." GO / CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
The President ordered all U.S. Flags, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sat., May 15, "As we recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and thank them on behalf of this grateful Nation for their service." GO / CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
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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
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Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
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[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.