Half-Staff Alerts across the USA
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Current Half-Staffs
... Half-Staff map with Flag and honoree details below ...
Wondering, ... did my state's half-staff end?
Then, CLICK HERE to see 2020's completed half-staff tributes
Then, CLICK HERE to see 2020's completed half-staff tributes
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for April 9
All (U.S. & State) Flags across CONNECTICUT (CT: until TBD): 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 the COVID-19 emergency is over (TBD), 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.
All Flags across Purdue and Indiana University campuses in INDIANA (IN: Apr. 8 - 12): Indiana Governor ordered all (U.S. & IN) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Wed., Apr. 8, to sunset on Sun., Apr. 12, to honor the service former Purdue University President Dr. Steven Beering. GO HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
All (U.S. & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: until TBD): NY's Governor ordered (at approx. 4pm EST on Wed., Apr. 8) all Flags at state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Wed., Apr. 8 until the PAUSE is over (TBD), to honor those lives lost to COVID-19. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: until TBD): PA's Governor ordered (at approx. 730pm EST on Tue., Apr. 7) all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff, immediately on the evening of Tue., Apr. 7 until further notice, to honor the victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
All Flags in Westchester County, NEW YORK (NY: until TBD): Westchester County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the NY Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff until TBD, in memory of the Westchester residents who have died from coronavirus (COVID-19) complications. CLICK HERE to see info on the Flag order. [Note: Westchester County Flag is pictured]
All Flags in Bucks County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: until Apr. 10): Bucks County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the PA Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff on Apr. 4 until TBD, to honor past Chief and current Assistant Chief Rick Johnson of Station 33 in the Tullytown Fire Department. He died from COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags in Riverside County, CALIFORNIA (CA: until TBD): Riverside County officials, assumedly with approval and authority from the CA Governor, ordered all Flags at county facilities to half-staff until TBD, to honor Deputy David Werksman (on left in picture) and Deputy Terrell Young, who lost their lives to COVID-19 complications. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags in Hutchinson County, TEXAS (TX: Apr. 4 - 9): TX Governor approved Hutchinson County's order of all Flags at county facilities to half-staff on Sat., Apr. 4, until Thu., Apr. 9, the last date of him lying in state (his funeral and burial will be at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions), to honor of the life and public service of Hutchinson County Sheriff Kirk Coker who died in the line of duty while responding to a call. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: on Apr. 3 until TBD): NJ's Governor ordered all (U.S. & NJ) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, immediately on Fri., Apr. 3, until TBD (indefinitely), 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.
All City Flags in Philadephia (PA: on Mar. 13 - Apr. 11): Philadelphia's Mayor ordered "all city flags" (which does not include the US or State Flag) to half-staff for 30 days, starting immediately on Fri., Mar. 13 until sunset on Apr. 11, to honor Philadelphia SWAT Corporal James O’Connor, who was killed in a shooting Friday, March 13, 2020. CLICK HERE to read the Flag order.
Upcoming Half-Staffs
Expecting half-staff orders soon in IL, FL, MD, MN, & WA for recently fallen patriots = following Governors' websites for flag orders
Expecting half-staff orders soon in IL, FL, MD, MN, & WA for recently fallen patriots = following Governors' websites for flag orders
All Flags across SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: on TBD): SD's Governor ordered all (U.S. & SD) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on a date to be determined (TBD), the date of his interment (funeral), to honor South Dakota State Representative Bob Glanzer, who served SD District 22 and died Friday, Apr. 3rd from COVID-19 complications. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
All Flags across GEORGIA (GA: on TBD): GA's Governor ordered all (U.S. & GA) Flags at state facilities, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on a date to be determined (TBD), the date of his interment (funeral), to honor Presiding Judge Gary Blaylock Andrews of the Court of Appeals of Georgia. GO HERE to see the Governor's order.
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(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app, we can only deliver state-targeted half-staff notifications if you are located in the state and always share your location with the app - which, rightfully, is not something most users want to do)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
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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
CLICK HERE to review the completed / archived half-staff alerts for 2020
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.