http://halfstaff.us/ Find out why flags are at half staff near you. en http://halfstaff.us/details/2797/ Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2799/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2798/ EXECUTIVE ORDER # 325 Relating to a Proclamation 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 Specialist Chad Coleman of the United States Army Who Lost His Life While Serving His Country in Operation Enduring Freedom WHEREAS, on August 30, 2010, Specialist Chad Coleman, who was assigned to 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY., died while serving his country in Afghanistan; and WHEREAS, Specialist Chad Coleman provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death Specialist Chad Coleman; and WHEREAS, a memorial service will be held for Specialist Chad Coleman on Tuesday, September 7, 2010; NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, and ending at sundown on that date. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2795/ STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106 M. Jodi Rell Governor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2010 Contact: 860-524-7313 Gov. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2794/ Governor’s flag order for the state Capitol building in Richmond This is to order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol building in respect and memory of United States Marine Sergeant Ronald A. Rodriguez. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2796/ 09/01/2010 GAAS:556:10 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Westlake Village Soldier Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Andrew J. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2793/ Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday, August 31, for Marine Sergeant Jason D. Calo of Northern Michigan Contact: Debbie Whipple 517-335-6397 Half-Staff Flag August 27, 2010 LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2792/ Today, the Governor's Office received notification that a member of the Armed Forces of the United States from Arkansas was killed in action while on active duty. Under state law, all public buildings should lower all of their Arkansas State flags to half-staff immediately and keep them at half-staff until sundown on Thursday, September 2, 2010, in honor of United States Army Private First Class Bryn T. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2787/ Governor Orders Flags at half-staff for U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Paul Magers 8/24/2010 Sarah Elliott 406-444-9725 selliott@mt.gov Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring 1st Lt. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2791/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2010 Honoring Illinois' Fallen United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, August 26, 2010 until Sunset, Saturday, August 28, 2010. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of: Lance Corporal Kevin E. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2790/ Governor’s flag order for the state Capitol building in Richmond This is to order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol building in respect and memory of United States Marine Lance Cpl. Cody S. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2788/ Governor Beshear Orders Flags to Half-staff on Aug. 25 Press Release Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Contact Information: Kerri Richardson Jill Midkiff 502-564-2611 FRANKFORT, Ky. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2789/ STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106 M. Jodi Rell Governor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2010 Contact: 860-524-7313 Governor Rell Orders Flags Lowered to Half Staff to Honor Glastonbury Soldier Governor M. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2784/ August 19, 2010 Governor Paterson Directs Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, August 23, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Derek J. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2782/ Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Thursday for Army Private First Class Bradley D. Rappuhn of Grand Ledge Contact: Debbie Whipple 517-335-6397 Half-Staff Flag August 17, 2010 LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2783/ GOV. RITTER ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN ARMY SERGEANT Gov. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2781/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2780/ GOV. RITTER ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN MARINE Gov. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2785/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2010 Honoring Illinois' Fallen United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, August 12, 2010 until Sunset, Saturday, August 14, 2010. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of: Police Officer Jeremy Hubbard Of the Cowden Police Department Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from: Sunrise, Thursday, August 12, 2010 until Sunset, Saturday, August 14, 2010 If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at (312) 814-3981 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us http://halfstaff.us/details/2786/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2010 Honoring Illinois' Fallen United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 until Sunset, Friday, August 13, 2010. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of: Firefighter Christopher Wheatley Of the Chicago Fire Department Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from: Sunrise, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 until Sunset, Friday, August 13, 2010 If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at (312) 814-3981 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 HalfStaff.us