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| ARIZONA | DATE: AUGUST 31, 2016
| Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, August 31, in honor of Navajo Nation Police Officer Leander Frank.
Officer Frank was on duty when he was killed in a traffic accident. Officer Frank is survived by his wife, a fellow Navajo Nation Police Officer and their four children. The Governor will again order flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on the day of his interment. Arrangements are still pending and will be communicated as soon as possible.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| MISSOURI
| DATE: AUGUST 27, 2016
| By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in New Madrid County only, on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from sunrise until sunset in honor of Assistant Chief Todd Hartlein.
| DELAWARE
| DATE: AUGUST 23 - 29 2016
| Governor Jack Markell has ordered state and federal flags lowered to honor the life and passing of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen. Quillen served on the Supreme Court from 1978 to 1983. He also was Delaware Secretary of State from 1993 to 1994 under the administration of Governor Tom Carper. READ MORE
| MINNESOTA
| DATE: AUGUST 31, 2016 / DAY OF INTERMENT
| Governor Dayton orders all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on the day of his interment in honor and remembrance of General John William Vessey, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. READ MORE
| MASSACHUSETTS
| DATE: AUGUST 19, 2016
| Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective tomorrow Friday August 19, 2016 from sunrise until sunset. In honor of Corporal Ronald Morh Sparks, an American Prisoner of War killed while in captivity at POW Camp 1, Changsong, Democratic People's Republic of North Korea on 26 May 1951. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: AUGUST 19, 2016 | LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday, August 19 on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Terrence Raymond, a firefighter with the Summerfield Volunteer Fire Department who died Monday, August 15. READ MORE
| ARIZONA
| DATE: AUGUST 19, 2016
| Last Friday, August 12, 2016 Governor Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Border Patrol Agent Manuel Alvarez. Agent Alvarez was on duty at the Casa Grande station when he was killed in a traffic accident.
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags be lowered again from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 19, 2016 for his interment. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| SOUTH DAKOTA
| DATE: AUGUST 19, 2016
| Gov. Dennis Daugaard has ordered flags to fly half-staff at the State Capitol on Friday, Aug. 19, the day of Dunn's funeral.
PIERRE, S.D. – Former state legislator Jim Dunn of Lead passed away on Aug. 11, 2016. Dunn, 89, served as a state representative from 1971 – 73 and as a state senator from 1973 – 2001. He was assistant majority leader from 1989 – 92 and 1995 – 98, assistant minority leader from 1993 – 94, and senior assistant majority leader from 1999 – 2000. Dunn’s 30 years of legislative service makes him the longest-serving legislator in South Dakota history, a distinction he shares with four others.
| | PENNSYLVANIA | DATE: AUGUST 18 - 23, 2016 | Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in Adams County to fly at half-staff to honor Bryan Westfall. Bryan Westfall, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation employee, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016, while performing his job duties.
Flags shall be lowered to half-staff and remain lowered until sunset on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
| HAWAII
| DATE: AUGUST 18 - 22, 2016
| Honolulu - At the direction of Gov. David Ige, the United States flag and the Hawai'i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and at all state offices, agencies and the Hawai'i National Guard in the State of Hawai'i, from Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 until sunset on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 in honor of the late Hawai'i Congressman and former Hawai'i State Representative K. Mark Takai.
Rep. Takai will lie in state in the Hawai'i State Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19 and a private interment is scheduled for Aug. 22. Congressman Takai dedicated his life to public service with 18 years in the Hawai'i National Guard and a 20-year tenure in the Hawai'i House of Representatives before he served in the U.S. House of Representatives. "Mark humbly and effectively served the people of Hawai'i. In the often tumultuous world of politics, he was a shining example of what it means to be a public servant," said Gov. Ige.
Rep. Takai died on July 20, 2016 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 49 years old.
| NEVADA
| DATE: AUGUST 17, 2016
| Governor Brian Sandoval has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and all state public buildings and grounds from sunrise to sunset until sunset on Wednesday, August, 17,2016, to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of Justin Beebe.
READ MORE: EXECUTIVE ORDER
| NEW MEXICO
| DATE: AUGUST 17, 2016
| Santa Fe, NM - Today, Governor Susana Martinez issued an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in honor and mourning of Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez.
READ MORE : EXECUTIVE ORDER
| MINNESOTA
| DATE: AUGUST 15, 2016
| July 22, 2016, ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, until sunset on Sunday, July 24, 2016, and from sunrise until sunset on Monday, August 15, 2016, in honor and remembrance of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson.
Wendell Anderson, former Minnesota Governor, United States Senator, and State Legislator, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 and a memorial service will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016.
| COLORADO
| DATE: AUGUST 13, 2016
| DENVER - Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 - Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in honor of Navy ensign John Charles England. England, a Pearl Harbor hero and Medal of Honor recipient, was officially classified as among the unknown who died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7, 1941. England's remains were positively identified this year after nearly 70 years in an unmarked mass grave in Hawaii.
England will be buried with full military honors on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. in Colorado Springs, in a plot beside his parents, at 1005 S. Hancock Ave. Services will be followed by a themed reception, with reenactors from the Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society, Colorado WWII Living Historians and autos from the Pikes Peak Chapter Veteran Motor Car Club of America.
| | ARIZONA | DATE: AUGUST 12, 2016
| Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset today, Friday, August 12, 2016, in honor of Border Patrol Agent Manuel Alvarez. Agent Alvarez was on duty last night at the Casa Grande station when he was killed in a traffic accident.
The Governor will again order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on the day of his interment. Arrangements are still pending and will be communicated as soon as possible. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| DELAWARE
| DATE: AUGUST 12 - 18, 2016
| With the passing of State Representative Harold J. "Jack" Peterman yesterday, Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning the morning of Friday, August 12 as a mark of respect for Representative Peterman and his service to Delaware. Representative Peterman served in the Delaware House since 2010, representing the Milford and Kent County area. During his time in the legislature, Representative Peterman served as a member of the Agriculture, Housing & Community Affairs, Natural Resources and Veterans Affairs committees. Prior to his election as state representative, Representative Peterman served as a Kent County Levy Court Commissioner and President.
Services for Rep. Peterman will be held on Thursday, August 18, therefore flags should be returned to full staff the end of that day.
| ARKANSAS
| DATE: AUGUST 11, 2016 - THROUGH THE DAY OF INTERMENT
| Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the Arkansas flag to fly at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Sebastian Co. Deputy Bill Cooper. READ MORE
| PENNSYLVANIA
| DATE: AUGUST 10 - 15, 2016
| Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in Lycoming County to fly at half-staff to honor Harold "Don" Whipple. Harold "Don" Whipple, 33, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation employee, died after being involved in a severe motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 while performing his job duties. Flags shall be lowered to half-staff and remain lowered until sunset on Monday, August 15, 2016. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
| | IOWA | DATE: AUGUST 8, 2016 | Des Moines - Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 8, 2016, to honor West Des Moines Police Officer Shawn Miller, who was killed in the line of duty in the late afternoon on August 3, 2016. Officer Miller will be laid to rest on Monday, August 8, 2016.
The governor's directive applies to all U.S. and state flags under the control of the state. Flags will be at half-staff on the state Capitol building and on flag displays in the Capitol complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
| MARYLAND
| DATE: AUGUST 6, 2016
| Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective IMMEDIATELY, August 6, 2016. This is in honor of former Maryland Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley, who passed away on August 6, 2016.
| OREGON
| DATE: AUGUST 3, 2016
| Salem, OR-Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of the Cal-Ore Life Flight patient and crew members who lost their lives while on a transport mission in Humboldt County, Calif. on Friday, July 29. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, August 3. READ MORE
| WYOMING
| DATE: AUGUST 2, 2016
| Governor Matthew H. Mead, has ordered the Wyoming State flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Representative Elizabeth Phelan, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Laramie County. Representative Phelan served in the Wyoming State House in 1969 and from 1973-1984.
| NEW HAMPSHIRE
| DATE: JULY 30, 2016
| Flags will be at half-staff on Saturday, July 30, the day of Orford firefighter Charles Waterbury's funeral.
| WISCONSIN
| DATE: JULY 29, 2016
| The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the former State Representative Richard Grobschmidt who passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities, beginning at sunrise on Friday, July 29, 2016, and ending at sunset on that date.
| MISSOURI
| DATE: JULY 28, 2016
| By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Livingston County only, on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from sunrise until sunset in honor of Firefighter Edward A. Cosgrove Jr. who died in the line of duty.
| | NORTH CAROLINA | DATE: JULY 27, 2016 | Governor Pat McCrory ordered all North Carolina state flags to be lowered to half-staff on all state facilities from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 27 for National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. The North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs estimates that 149,754 North Carolina citizens served in Korea between 1950 and 1953.
"July 27 is a day to honor the sacrifices made by 150,000 North Carolinians who bravely fought for the right of self-determination for our Korean allies from 1950-1953. Sadly, 788 North Carolinians lost their lives. May we always remember their service, self-sacrifice and grit that carried our nation during a trying time," said Governor McCrory.
| ARKANSAS
| DATE: JULY 26 - 27, 2016
| Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory and honor of District 9 Representative Sheilla Lampkin. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 27, 2016. Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement:
"The passing of Rep. Sheilla Lampkin is a great loss for our state and for all who knew and loved her. Our prayers are with the Lampkin family during this difficult time."
| | NEW HAMPSHIRE | DATE: JULY 25 - 27, 2016 | New Hampshire observing half-staff in Honor of Fallen Orford Firefighter Charles Waterbury. Flags will also be at half-staff on the day of firefighter Waterbury's funeral, which will be announced when available.
| | KANSAS | DATE: JULY 23, 2016
| Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sun-up to sun-down on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in honor of Captain Robert Melton who was killed in the line of duty July 19. His funeral will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23 at Children's Mercy Park.
| MINNESOTA
| DATE: JULY 23 - THROUGH THE DAY OF INTERMENT
| St. Paul, Minnesota - Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, beginning immediately, through the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson. Wendell Anderson, former Minnesota Governor, United States Senator, and State Legislator, died today at the age of 83, surrounded by his family and friends.
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: JULY 18 - 22, 2016
| As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 22, 2016. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| MINNESOTA
| DATE: JULY 17 - THROUGH THE DAY OF INTERMENT
| | NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARK DAYTON, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby order all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota immediately through the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson. READ MORE |
| NATIONWIDE | DATE: JULY 15 - 19, 2016 | Presidential Proclamation - Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Nice, France. READ MORE
| COLORADO
| DATE: JULY 15,2016 | DENVER - Thursday, July 14, 2016 - Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, July 15, 2016, in honor of former U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong who passed away on July 6. READ MORE
| | TENNESSEE | DATE: JULY 15, 2016 | Governor Haslam has declared a day of mourning and ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 15 in honor of Private Overbey's ultimate sacrifice. Burial will be at the Mountain Home National Cemetery at 53 Memorial Avenue in Mountain Home, Tennessee on Friday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. (EDT). READ MORE
| WISCONSIN
| DATE: JULY 14, 2016 | The Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, Thursday, July 14th, in honor of Officer Michael Ventura of the Salem Department of Public Safety who died in the line of duty last Friday, July 8, 2016. READ MORE
| OKLAHOMA
| DATE: JULY 13, 2016
| I, Mary Fallin, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, to honor Private Robert J. Carter.READ MORE
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: JULY 8 - 12, 2016 | Presidential Proclamation - Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Dallas, Texas.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 12, 2016. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| MICHIGAN
| DATE: JULY 8, 2016 | Lansing, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 8, in recognition of former state Rep. Wilfred Webb. He also ordered U.S. flags on all state buildings across Michigan to be lowered to half-staff at the same time in recognition of Harrison Township Fireman Lieutenant Andrew B. Russell. Both men died Saturday, July 2 and their funerals are both on Friday. READ MORE
| | MICHIGAN | DATE: JULY 7, 2016 | Lansing, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, July 7, in recognition of Detroit Police Sergeant Kevin Miller, who died Wednesday, June 29, while on duty. READ MORE
| HAWAII
| DATE: JULY 06, 2016
| Honolulu - As a mark of respect for the late former Maui County Mayor Elmer Cravalho, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaii National Guard, from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. READ MORE
| | WEST VIRGINIA | DATE: JUNE 29 - JULY 3, 2016
| Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has ordered that all United States and State Flags in West Virginia be lowered to half-staff through July 3 to honor the nearly two dozen people who lost their lives in raging flood waters. READ MORE
| FLORIDA
| DATE: JULY 3, 2016
| In honor and remembrance of Abinta Kabir, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, July 3, 2016. READ MORE
| MICHIGAN
| DATE: JULY 2, 2016
| Lansing, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the State Capitol Complex and the 11th District of the House of Representatives to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, July 2 in recognition of former state Rep. Julie Plawecki, who died Saturday, June 25. READ MORE
| WYOMING
| DATE: JULY 1, 2016
| Cheyenne, Wyo. - Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered the Wyoming State flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Legislator Kelly Mader. Flags should be flown half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Campbell County. Mader served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1983 to 1984 and in the Wyoming State Senate from 1985 to 1992. While there, he worked tirelessly to defend and advocate the interests of the Wyoming coal industry.
| ARIZONA
| DATE: JUNE 30,2016
| Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Thursday, June 30, 2016, in honor and remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives at Yarnell Hill three years ago. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
| | SOUTH DAKOTA | DATE: JUNE 29, 2016
| PIERRE, S.D. – Former state legislator Glen McVay of Sioux Falls passed away on June 25, 2016. McVay, 86, was elected in 1984 to represent the Canton area in the state House of Representatives. He served one term. Gov. Dennis Daugaard has ordered flags to fly half-staff at the State Capitol on Wednesday, June 29, the day of McVay’s funeral.
| TENNESSEE
| DATE: JUNE 28 - 30, 2016
| Lowering flags to half-staff over State Capitol, office buildings in honor, memory of TN legend Pat Summitt through sunset on Thursday — Gov. Bill Haslam (@BillHaslam).
| MONTANA
| DATE: JUNE 27, 2016
| Gov. Steve Bullock has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor Sgt. David Thatcher, one of the last remaining members of the Doolittle Raiders, who died June 22. Bullock said Thatcher was "a humble and quiet hero from Bridger, Montana, who served as a member of the courageous Doolittle Raiders and helped change the course of World War II." “Sergeant Thatcher is a heroic reflection of his generation and will forever serve as a constant reminder, especially when our flag is at half-staff, of all those who have answered the call to service, in defense of the freedom and liberty we so love," the governor said.
| TENNESSEE
| DATE: JUNE 25, 2016
| By order of Governor Bill Haslam, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings shall be lowered to half-staff in honor and memory of Sergeant Bailey Keeton, Jr. of Hohenwald, Tennessee. Sergeant Keeton lost his life in service to the United States during the Korean War in 1950 and is now making the final return home to be laid to rest. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 25, 2016.
| NEW HAMPSHIRE
| DATE: JUNE 19 - 21, 2016
| Concord - Governor Hassan Directs Flags to Half-Staff on Sunday, June 19, through Tuesday, June 21, in Honor of Fallen New Hampton Firefighter EMT Doug Clement. READ MORE
| WISCONSIN
| DATE: JUNE 18 - UNTIL INTERMENT, 2016 | Governor Scott Walker has ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Secretary Kitty Rhoades of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. READ MORE
| MASSACHUSETTS
| DATE: JUNE 18,2016
| Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in honor of SPC Bernardino Guevara Jr. United States Army, of Roxbury, MA who passed away on June 6, 2016.
| NEW JERSEY
| DATE: JUNE 17, 2016
| Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order: Executive Order No. - Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday, June 17, 2016, in recognition of the life and in mourning of the 49 innocent lives taken during the June 12th terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida. READ MORE
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: JUNE 12 - 16, 2016
| Presidential Proclamation - Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Orlando, Florida by The President of The United States of America.PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| NEW JERSEY
| DATE: JUNE 11, 2016
| The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Saturday, June 11, 2016, in recognition of the life and in mourning of the passing of U.S. Army Private Tysheena Lynette James.
| COLORADO
| DATE: JUNE 11, 2016
| Denver - Thursday, June 9,2016 - Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 11, 2016, in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jeff Kuss, a native of Durango, Colorado. READ MORE
| SOUTH DAKOTA
| DATE: JUNE 11, 2016
| Gov. Daugaard Orders State Capitol Flags At Half-Staff For Former State Sen. Robert Duxbury. READ MORE
| KENTUCKY
| DATE: JUNE 10, 2016
| Frankfort, Ky. (June 9, 2016) - Gov. Bevin has directed that Kentucky's state flags be flown at half-staff on Friday, June 10, as a mark of respect for Muhammad Ali, Kentucky's native son. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. ET at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Ky. Ali will be buried in an exclusive area of the historic Cave Hill Cemetery. U.S. flags should remain flying at full staff in accordance with official U.S Flag Code.
| NORTH CAROLINA
| DATE: JUNE 9 - 11, 2016
| Governor Pat McCrory has ordered all North Carolina flags at State facilities in Catawba County to be immediately lowered to half-staff through sunset on Saturday, June 11. This order honors the life and service of Newton and Sherrills Ford - Terrell Fire and Rescue firefighter, Captain Bradley Steven Long, age 28, who died in performance of his duty. READ MORE
| MICHIGAN
| DATE: JUNE 8, 2016
| Lansing, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, June 8, in recognition of former State Sen. Alvin DeGrow, who died Thursday, June 2. READ MORE
| | VIRGINIA | DATE: JUNE 7, 2016 | Governor's flag order for Former Virginia Delegate Jackie T. Stump.
Governor’s flag order for the state Capitol in Richmond This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in respect and memory of former Virginia Delegate Jackie T. Stump. I hereby order that the flag shall be lowered at sunrise on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, and remain at half-staff until sunset. Ordered on this, the 6th day of June, 2016.
Governor’s flag order for the Town of Lebanon Be it further encouraged that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia may be flown at half-staff on all local, state, and federal buildings and grounds in the Town of Lebanon and in any other locality as deemed appropriate, in respect and memory of former Virginia Delegate Jackie T. Stump. I hereby authorize that the flag shall be lowered at sunrise on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, and remain at half-staff until sundown. Authorized on this, the 6th day of June, 2016. Sincerely, Terence R. McAuliffe.
| INDIANA
| DATE: JUNE 5, 2016
| Indianapolis - Governor Mike Pence today directed flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately for West Point Cadet and Valparaiso native Mitchell Alexander Winey after he was killed in a Cadet Troop Leader Training at Ft. Hood, Texas. Flags should be flown at half- staff immediately until sunset on the day of Cadet Winey's funeral. Governor Pence ask businesses to lower their flags to half-staff to honor the service and sacrifice of Cadet Winey. READ MORE
| KENTUCKY
| DATE: JUNE 4, 2016 | Louisville - Mayor Greg Fischer has ordered flags lowered to half-staff to honor boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who died Friday night at age 74. To honor Muhammad's life and work, flags City Hall and Metro Hall and all city government buildings will be lowered to half-staff and remain at half-staff until he has been laid to rest. His funeral is on Wednesday. READ MORE
| NEVADA
| DATE: JUNE 3, 2016
| Governor Brian Sandoval has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and all state public buildings and grounds from sunrise to sunset until sunset on Friday, June 3, 2016 as a mark of respect and in remembrance of former Senator Swobe. READ MORE
| ALASKA
| DATE: JUNE 3, 2016
| Juneau - Governor Walker orders flags lowered for Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day. READ MORE
| SOUTH DAKOTA
| DATE: JUNE 1, 2016
| Pierre - South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has ordered flag flown at half-staff at the state Capitol on Wednesday to honor former state Rep. Lowdon Heller. Heller, of Ideal, died on Saturday at age 92. Heller served as a member of the state House of Representatives from 1957 to 1961. His funeral is Wednesday.
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: MAY 30, 2016
| Memorial Day - Half-Staff until noon. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| | ARIZONA | DATE: MAY 26, 2016
| Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff starting at sunrise on Thursday, May 26,2016 and ending at sunset in honor of fallen Phoenix Police Officer David Glasser who was killed in the line of duty. We invite individuals, businesses and other organization to join this tribute. READ MORE
| MASSACHUSETTS
| DATE: MAY 23, 2016
| Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise on Monday May 23,2016 until sunset on the day of interment* in honor of Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino who was killed in line of duty on Sunday May,2016.
| VIRGINIA
| DATE: MAY 20, 2016
| This is to order that the flag of The Commonwealth of Virginia to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol in respect and memory of Montford Point Marine Robert L.Hunter. I hereby order that the flag shall be lowered at sunrise on Friday, May 20, 2016, and remain half-staff until sunset. Governor Terence McAuliffe.
| NEW HAMPSHIRE
| DATE: MAY 20, 2016
| Governor Hassan is directing flags on all public buildings and ground to half-staff for Peace office Memorial Day on Sunday, May 15 2016. Governor Hassan has also directed flag to half-staff for the New Hampshire "Law Enforcement Officers" Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 20,2016.
| ARIZONA
| DATE: MAY 19,2016
| Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered at half-staff starting immediately and until sunset today, May 19th in honor of fallen Phoenix Police Officer David Glasser who was killed in the line of duty. Flags will be lowered again on the day of Officer Glasser's interment.
| WASHINGTON
| WASHINGTON
| Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington National Guard First Lieutenant David A. Bauders,25, of Seattle, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, May 18,2016, and remain half-staff until sunset. He died in an non-combat related incident.
| NATIONWIDE
| DATE: MAY 15, 2016
| Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2016. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
| VERMONT
| DATE: MAY 14, 2016
| Montpelier - May 12,2016 - Gov. Peter Shumlin has ordered flags around Vermont to fly at half-staff in honor of Steven L. Lapierre, a longtime firefighter and fire warden who passed away in the line of duty last week. The Vermont flag will be lowered Saturday at sunrise and will return to full-staff Tuesday at Sunrise. READ MORE
| ARIZONA
| DATE: MAY 13, 2016
| Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings lowered to half-staff starting at sunrise on Friday, May,13 in honor of Navy Seal Charlie Keating IV, a graduate of Arcadia High School in Phoenix, who was killed last week in ISIS attack. His funeral will be held Friday in San Diego. READ MORE
| KANSAS
| DATE: MAY 10, 2016
| Governor Brownback ordered flags lowered in Wyandotte County to honor Detective Brad Lancester. READ MORE
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