Maryland State Flag across MARYLAND (MD: on Jan. 12): MD Governor ordered the State Flag at all state facilities across Maryland to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sun., Jan. 12, the date of his interment, to honor former Missouri State Senator and Delegate Ulysses S. Currie, who died December 27, 2019. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for December 27
All Flags at the Capitol Complex and in Raleigh County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on 12/27): Governor ordered all Flags at the Capitol Complex and at state facilities in Raleigh County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Dec. 27, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate Sally Matz Susman. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: on Dec. 27): Governor ordered Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Dec. 27, in honor of, the honorable, Georgia State Senator (District 13) Greg Kirk. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags in Westwood and Washington Townships, NEW JERSEY (NJ: until TBD): Flags across Westwood and Washington Townships in New Jersey, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, are at half-staff, immediately on Tue., Dec. 24, until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of US Army Sergeant First Class (Green Beret) Michael Goble, who was killed in action (KIA) on Monday, Dec. 23, by a roadside bomb while on combat patrol. CLICK HERE for info about this Flag order and GO HERE for the Governor's Flag order plans.
All Flags in Swoyersville Borough, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: until Dec. 28): Flags across Swoyersville Borough, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, are at half-staff, immediately on Sun., Dec. 22, until sunset on Sat., Dec. 28, the date of his interment, in honor of Swoyersville Borough Police Officer Andrew Jones. CLICK HERE for info about this Flag order.
All Flags in Pierce County, WASHINGTON (WA: until Dec. 30): Flags across Pierce County, assumedly with approval and authority of the Governor, are at half-staff, on Sat., Dec. 21, until sunset on Mon., Dec. 30, the date of his interment, in honor of Pierce County Sheriff's Office Deputy Cooper Dyson.
All City Flags across Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (CA: Dec. 18 - Jan. 7): Los Angeles Mayor ordered all City Flags across Los Angeles to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Dec. 18 to sunset on Tue., Jan. 7, in honor of Former First Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Earl Paysinger. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order. And, GO HERE to learn more about his and his law enforcement career.
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All Flags at the Capitol Complex and in Fayette County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: on 12/28): Governor ordered all Flags at the Capitol Complex and at state facilities in Fayette County to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Dec. 28, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate Sally Matz Susman. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NJ on TBD (date of Noble's interment)
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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
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Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
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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.