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ENTIRE UNITED STATES : OCTOBER 7, 2018 - NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SERVICE

Presidential Proclamations will be posted once available.

• On October 16, 2001, President George W. Bush approved legislation requiring the American flag to be lowered to half-staff on all Federal buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters. Public Law 107-51 requires this action to occur annually in conjunction with observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

MISSISSIPPI : OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2018

• Governor Bryant has ordered the Mississippi State and American flags on public property will fly at half-staff from sunrise on October 2 until sunset on October 4, to mourn the loss of Brookhaven PD Officers James White and Zach Moak and MHP Trooper Josh Smith. Please continue to pray for the families of these men.

MINNESOTA : OCTOBER 2, 2018

• In honor and remembrance of Minnesota Corrections Officer Joseph Michael Parise, 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, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
  
  Officer Parise, thirty-seven years of age, dedicated four years of exemplary service to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. From Forest Lake Minnesota, Parise enjoyed shooting, playing racquetball, cats, his beloved honor guard, spending time with his wife and playing with his beautiful sweet little girl. Officer Joseph Parise died in the line of duty after experiencing a medical emergency at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights on Monday, September 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Parise, his daughter and his baby due this Spring; father, Joseph Parise Sr., step-mother, Lucille Parise; three sisters, two brothers; grandfather, Patsy Ciccotelli (Linda); mother- and father-in-law, Mike and Nancy Dean; brother-in-law Preston (Michaela) Dean; several other family members, loving friends, and many fellow correctional officers and colleagues.
  
  A celebration of Officer Parise’s life with public safety honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel.

NEVADA : OCTOBER 1, 2018

Executive Order 2018 - 24 Ordering Flag to Half Staff

• WHEREAS, on October 1, 2017, a gunman killed 58 people and injured hundreds of others in a senseless attack at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas; and

  WHEREAS, in the wake of this tragedy, the citizens of Nevada came together to support the victims and their families, and to begin the process of healing; and

  WHEREAS, the past year has demonstrated the true strength of Las Vegas and its citizens, specifically the countless heroes who serve as law enforcement officers, medical professionals and first responders who worked tirelessly in the aftermath of the attack; and

  WHEREAS, the people of Nevada will never forget this tragic day, and hold the victims of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in their thoughts and prayers on this first anniversary of these events; and

  WHEREAS, Article 5, Section 1 of the Nevada Constitution provides: “The supreme executive power of this State, shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate who shall be Governor of the State of Nevada.”

  NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Nevada and the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

  The flags of the United States and the State of Nevada shall be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and all state public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on October 1, 2018, as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the victims.

  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 26th day of September, in the year two thousand eighteen.

IOWA : SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

• Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 27, 2018, to honor a fallen U.S. Marine. Lance Corporal John D. Killen III, of Davenport, went missing in action when his helicopter crashed in Vietnam on June 30, 1967. The 18-year-old's remains were identified in March 2017 and returned to the United States for burial, along with the remains of two other Marines also killed in the crash. All three will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday, September 27, 2018. They will receive full military honors.

MICHIGAN : SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

• Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 26 in recognition of Memphis, Mich. firefighter Robert Phillips II who died in the line of duty Sunday, Sept. 23.
  
  "Robert was a true hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of his fellow Michiganders,” Snyder said. “We will remember him fondly for his service and devotion to his community and Michigan. Sue and I send thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and the entire Memphis Fire Department during this difficult time.”
  
  Phillips worked at Brass Aluminum Forging as a project engineer and volunteered with the Memphis Fire Department since 1979, where he previously served as chief of the department. Phillips was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed camping, bicycling and bowling.
  
  A service will be held in his honor Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at Kammeraad-Merchant Funeral Home, located at 80375 Main St. in Memphis.
  
  This flag order is in accordance with Executive Order 2013-10. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Thursday, Sept. 27.

MICHIGAN : SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

• Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, Sept. 24 in recognition of former state Sen. John Kelly, who died Sunday, Sept. 16 of a heart attack.
  
  "John was a caring man who brought high energy to everything he did,” Snyder said. “He had a strong passion for Michigan and was a leader in the fight for the revitalization of Detroit. Sue and I send our most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.”
  
  Kelly served four consecutive terms in the Michigan Senate beginning in 1978. He was a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, a defense attaché in South Africa, and a liaison to the Detroit FBI. Additionally, he spent more than 30 years teaching at the university level in various Michigan colleges and at the National Defense University. A service will be held in his honor Monday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.at Pier Park, located at 350 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms.
  
  This flag order is in accordance with Executive Order 2013-10. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

SOUTH DAKOTA : SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

• Gov. Dennis Daugaard is ordering flags to fly half-staff at the State Capitol on Friday, Sept. 21, to honor the life of former state legislator Dorothy Kellogg.
  
  Kellogg, of Watertown, represented her district in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1981 to 1984 and the South Dakota Senate from 1987 to 1992.
  
  Kellogg was 98 years old and passed away on Saturday, Sept. 15. Visitation will be held on Thursday and the funeral is scheduled for Friday in Watertown.

KANSAS : SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

• In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags in Sedgwick County to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately at the request of Sedgwick County officials, until sundown tomorrow, September 18, 2018, in honor of Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kunze who was killed in line of duty on Sunday.
  
  In addition, as is customary, Governor Colyer will be ordering flags to be flown half-staff statewide from sun up to sun down on the day of Deputy Kunze’s funeral, details of which will be announced at a future time.
  
  “My deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Robert Kunze, who lost his life yesterday in the line of duty” said Gov. Colyer. “We honor him for his bravery and send our thoughts and prayers to all his fellow deputies during this difficult time.”

COLORADO : SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

• Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Diobanjo S. Sanagustin.
  Sanagustin, 32, was assigned to B Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. He died on Sept. 4, 2018 in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
  Sanagustin is survived by his wife, son, and parents.

SOUTH DAKOTA : SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

• Gov. Dennis Daugaard asks that all flags in the state be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. until sunset, in honor of David Fischer, assistant chief of the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Fischer died Friday, while responding to a house fire in Tilford.
  “Linda and I offer our sincere condolences to the Fischer family. David's service as a 22-year firefighter and South Dakota National Guard staff sergeant will not be forgotten,” Gov. Daugaard said.
  Fischer’s funeral service will be held Saturday at the Sturgis Brown High School gymnasium. Public visitation is scheduled for Thursday at the Sturgis Community Center from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. MDT.

PENNSYLVANIA : SEPTEMBER 14 - 15, 2018

• Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the Commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff at the Capitol Complex and at all Commonwealth facilities in Allegheny County to honor Robert E. "Bob" Colville.
  Bob Colville, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Colville's distinguished career began in 1961 as a Pittsburgh police officer after serving as a Marine during the Korean War. He rose through the ranks to police chief before running for county district attorney and concluded his career as a Pennsylvania State Superior Court judge.
  The Commonwealth flag shall be lowered immediately, Friday, September 14, 2018, through sunset on Saturday, September 15, the day of his interment. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
  The United States flag shall remain at full staff during this tribute.

NEW JERSEY : SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

• Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver has ordered that 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 Friday, September 14, 2018, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and tireless public servant, Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes, Jr.

MISSOURI : SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

• WHEREAS , Deputy Sheriff Aaron P. Roberts graduated from Drury University Law Enforcement Academy on June 21, 2013; and
  WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Roberts began his law enforcement career in October 2013, working as a police officer with the Willard Police Department, where he continued to serve until June 2017; and
  WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Roberts then began his service with the Greene County Sheriffs Office; and
  WHEREAS, on September 7, 2018, Deputy Sheriff Roberts was on duty with the Greene County Sheriffs Office and had just completed responding to a 9-1-1 call when his patrol car was swept away by flood waters, which resulted in his death; and
  WHEREAS , law enforcement officers courageously and selflessly strive to ensure the safety and well­being of their fellow citizens ; and
  WHEREAS, the people of the State of Missouri are thankful for the brave individuals in law enforcement who consider the welfare of others a personal responsibility and work tirelessly to protect the lives and property of their fellow citizens.
  
  NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Parson, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI , as a mark of respect for the death of DEPUTY SHERIFF AARON P. ROBERTS and for his bravery and service to the Greene County Sheriffs Office, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Missouri shall be flown at half-staff at all government buildings statewide for one full day on September 13, 2018, from sunrise to sunset.
  
  IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal oftbe State of Missouri, in the City of Jefferson, on this 10th day of September , 2018.

ENTIRE UNTIED STATES : SEPTEMBER 11,2018 - PATRIOT DAY

• On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their life since that day to protect our safety and our freedom. We come together, today, to recall this timeless truth: When America is united, no force on Earth can break us apart. Our values endure; our people thrive; our Nation prevails; and the memory of our loved ones never fades.

  Although that fateful Tuesday 17 years ago began like any other, it erupted into horror and anguish when radical Islamist terrorists carried out an unprecedented attack on our homeland. In New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, the enemies of liberty took aim on America, but their evil acts could not crush our spirit, overcome our will, or loosen our commitment to freedom. Through the dust and ashes, we emerged resilient and united — bruised but not broken.

  On September 11, 2001, the world came to understand the true source of America’s strength: A people of an indomitable will and a society rooted in the timeless values of liberty. Our love of country was made manifest through the examples of Americans engaging in countless acts of courage, grit, and selflessness. Their actions gave us hope and helped to sustain us in the days of healing that followed. We were moved by the heroism of the passengers and crew aboard United Flight 93, who sacrificed their lives to prevent further acts of terror. We were inspired by police and first responders as they rushed headlong into burning buildings to rescue the injured and trapped, and as they courageously braved fire, smoke, and debris, descending deep into piles of rubble, ash, and twisted iron to search for survivors. We were stirred to service by the deeds of those who labored in the ensuing days and months, often in dangerous conditions, to help our Nation rebuild and recover. The noble sacrifices of these true patriots are forged into the great history of America.

  Today, we honor the memories of the souls we lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to all of the patriots who have sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom. We pray for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen currently serving our Nation in harm’s way. We thank the dedicated men and women who keep our homeland safe and secure. We applaud the unsung patriots in city halls, community centers, and places of worship across our country whose simple acts of kindness define the greatness of America.
  By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.”

  NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2018, as Patriot Day. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half staff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-third.

KANSAS : SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

• Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sun up to sun down on Saturday, September 8th in honor of former Lt. Governor Jim Francisco who passed away earlier this week. "Jim served this state for more than two decades, first in the legislature and then as Lt. Governor" said Gov. Colyer. "His life serves as another great example of Kansans putting aside personal gain to serve their fellow citizens. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones in this time of mourning."

WYOMING : SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

• Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered the Wyoming State flag be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Legislator Richard “Dick” Waggener from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sweetwater County. Mr. Waggener served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 1986.

ARIZONA : SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

• Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 7, 2018 for the interment of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin who passed away from injuries he received when his helicopter crashed in Sinjar, Iraq. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

KENTUCKY : SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

• Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin, 34, a Fort Campbell soldier who died while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
  Galvin was assigned to the 1st Battallion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
  
  Services for Chief Warrant Officer Galvin will be held at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 at Cedar Key Cemetery, Cedar Key, Florida. According to the Department of Defense, Chief Warrant Officer Galvin died on Aug. 20, 2018 in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed in Sinjar, Ninevah Province, Iraq. The incident is under investigation.
  
  Gov. Bevin encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute of lowering the flag in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Galvin.

MICHIGAN : SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

• Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in recognition of former state Sen. Patricia Birkholz, who died Thursday, May 3, after an unexpected and rapid return of cancer.
  
  "Patty was a great advocate for the environment and Great Lakes," Snyder said. “The work she did in office and for her community will continue to positively impact Michigan for years to come. Sue and I send our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues as they continue mourning the loss of this great Michigander.”
  
  Birkholz served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1997-2002 and went on to serve two terms in the Michigan Senate. Additionally, Birkholz was appointed director of the Office of the Great Lakes and Great Lakes Commission representative by Gov. Snyder and appointed to the National Sea Grant Advisory Board by former President Barack Obama.
  
  She previously served as Saugatuck Township trustee and Allegan County treasurer before serving in the Michigan Legislature.
  The Michigan Senate will hold a remembrance on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to celebrate Birkholz’s life and service to Michigan.
  This flag order is in accordance with Executive Order 2013-10. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Thursday, Sept. 6.

MARYLAND : SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

• This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (date unknown). This action is in honor of Assistant Fire Chief Daniel “Danny” Lister of the Queen Anne-Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company, who died in the line of duty on September 1, 2018.

MICHIGAN : AUGUST 27, 2018 UNTIL DAY OF INTERMENT

• LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 2, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of U.S. Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday, Aug. 25. The flags will be lowered beginning Wednesday with a public viewing in Arizona, until Sunday when he will be laid to rest following a private service in Maryland.

  “Sen. John McCain made an incredible, positive impact on our country and on all who call it home. He was a hero and public servant who worked each and every day to make this country better. Sen. McCain will be remembered for his service to the American people, both as an elected official and a military member,” Snyder said. “Sue and I send our deepest condolences to Sen. McCain’s loved ones during this trying time. It is my hope that we will come together as a nation and honor his legacy.”

  “Sen. John McCain was an American hero. He lived an impactful life that set the standard for selflessness, sacrifice and grace. Surely his legacy of service will live on,” Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said.

  McCain served in the U.S. Navy as a Navy fighter pilot, where he endured nearly six years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. In 1986, he ran for his first term as a U.S. Senator, a position he held until his death.

  Public viewings will be held in his honor Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Arizona State Capitol and Friday, Aug. 31 in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

  This flag order is in accordance with Executive Order 2013-10. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff. Flags should be returned to full staff on Monday, Sept. 3.

  When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the U.S. flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position. The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.​

ARIZONA : AUGUST 25, 2018 UNTIL DAY OF INTERMENT (SEPTEMBER 2, 2018)

• Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the life of Senator John McCain who passed away Saturday. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on day of interment, which has not been set.
  
  The Governor released the following statement:
  
  ​“John McCain is one American who will never be forgotten.
  
  
  He was a giant. An icon. An American hero. But here at home, we were most proud to call him a fellow Arizonan. Like so many of us, he was not born here, but his spirit, service and fierce independence shaped the state with which he became synonymous.
  
  
  Angela and I join all Arizonans in praying for Cindy and the entire McCain family during this difficult time and offering our full support.
  
  
  As we mourn his passing and celebrate his truly phenomenal life, we’re also faced with the void John McCain’s absence leaves in the heart and soul of our nation.
  
  
  John McCain fought for America every day — from the Navy through Vietnam to the U.S. Senate. He fought for what he thought was right, even when it wasn’t popular. His dogged patriotism and passion for country made him an inspiration, and a model, for all of us.
  
  
  John McCain was about more than politics. He brought us above partisanship and challenged us to be great.
  
  
  He once told us, ‘We’re Americans, and we never give up. We never quit. We never hide from history. We make history.’
  
  
  May his life and legacy continue to inspire us to build a future for this country, and a history for this country, that would make John McCain proud.”
  
  
  Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

IOWA : AUGUST 24 - 25, 2018

• Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Friday, August 24, 2018, to sunset on Saturday, August 25, 2018, in honor and remembrance of former Congressman Leonard Boswell. He passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018, at the age of 84.
  
  "Congressman Boswell will be remembered for his many years of public service to our state and for his service to our country," Gov. Reynolds said. "He was an individual willing to reach across the aisle on many issues to make Iowa a better place. My prayers are with his family, friends and Iowans impacted by his legacy."
  
  Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on 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.

ARIZONA : AUGUST 22, 2018

• Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Wednesday, August 22 in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin, an Arizona native, who passed away on Monday from injuries he received when his helicopter crashed in Sinjar, Iraq. Flags will also be lowered on the day of internment, which has not been set.
  
  The Governor released the following statement: "We mourn the loss of one of our brave soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer Galvin today. He made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his country, and we are forever grateful. In honor of his service to our country, I've ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, August 22, 2018."
  
  Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

MICHIGAN : AUGUST 20, 2018

• Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, Aug. 20, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in honor of Detroit Police Officer Fadi Shukur. Officer Shukur died Wednesday, Aug. 16, after being struck in a hit-and-run on Aug. 4 while on duty.
  
  “Officer Shukur was a brave man who worked diligently to protect Michiganders and the city of Detroit,” Snyder said. “I send my sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire Detroit Police Department during this difficult time.” Shukur was in the Navy for six years before joining the Detroit Police Department, where he served for a year and a half. He was married just one month ago. A service in his honor will be held Monday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. at St. George Chaldean Catholic Church, located at 45700 Dequinder in Utica.
  
  This flag order is in accordance with Executive Order 2013-10. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff. Flags should be returned to full staff on Tuesday, Aug. 21.

KENTUCKY : AUGUST 18, 2018

• Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in honor of a Kentucky serviceman who was killed in action during the Korean War but whose remains were only recently identified.
  Private First Class Joe Stanton Elmore, 20, died on December 2, 1950 in Changjim County, Hamgyeong Province, North Korea. A member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, PFC Elmore was one of approximately 2,500 U.S. and 700 Republic of Korea soldiers assigned to the 31st Regimental Combat Team, also known as Task Force MacLean and later as Task Force Faith. PFC Elmore was reported missing on December 2, 1950, following an engagement that occurred in the vicinity of the Chosin Reservoir.
  The return home of PFC Elmore’s remains is the culmination of a 23-year-long effort to identify remains first repatriated by the People’s Republic of Korea in 1995. The identification of repatriated remains often requires years, if not decades, of detailed examination and meticulous forensic analysis.
  Funeral services for PFC Elmore will be held at 1 p.m. CDT on Aug. 18 at Albany United Church of the Nazarene (590 Nazarene Road, Albany), with visitation from 3-5 p.m. CDT on Aug. 17.
  
  Gov. Bevin encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute by lowering the flag in honor of PFC Elmore.

NORTH CAROLINA : AUGUST 18, 2018

• Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on August 18, 2018 in honor of fallen firefighter Jeff Holden of the Orange Rural Fire Department. Holden, an assistant chief for the department, died Monday after completing a rescue call.

MAINE : AUGUST 17, 2018

• Penobscot County - Governor Paul R. LePage has directed all State of Maine flags in the County of Penobscot be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, August 17 in memory of Penobscot County Commissioner Thomas J. Davis, Jr. He served as a county commissioner for 34 years, and passed away at home on August 12, 2018.
  
  “Ann and I have known Tom for many years and our hearts go out to his family,” stated Governor LePage. “He was a dedicated public servant and a good friend. He will be greatly missed.”
  
  Please note: State of Maine flags are to be lowered in Penobscot County only. If the Maine State and United States flags are flown on the same staff, it is appropriate to affix the Maine State flag with a black ribbon to denote mourning in lieu of lowering.
  
  Commissioner Davis served his community and the State of Maine in a number of capacities. He was a selectman in the Town of Kenduskeag for 25 years. He also served on numerous boards including the Eastern Maine Development Foundation Board, the State Workforce and the Northeastern Workforce Development Board.
  
  A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 17, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. John's Catholic Church, 207 York Street, Bangor.

OKLAHOMA : AUGUST 15, 2018

• U.S. and Oklahoma flags on state property are at half-staff today to honor the life of Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Madison Lee Clinton Jr., who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Friday, Aug. 10.

WISCONSIN : AUGUST 14, 2018

• WHEREAS, Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum, a veteran of World War II and a member of the United States Army assigned to Medical Detachment, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 31st Regimental Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, was reported unaccounted for and deceased on December 6, 1950, after the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War; and
  
  WHEREAS, despite his battalion being surrounded and under heavy enemy fire during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum displayed exemplary valor and heroism, rushing to and from the battlefield to evacuate wounded soldiers and gather supplies to aid the wounded, continuing to render aid to his fellow soldiers despite suffering two bullet wounds and having his arm in a sling; and
  
  WHEREAS, on December 2, 19 51, Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir; and
  
  WHEREAS, on April 23, 2018, Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum's remains were accounted for; and
  
  WHEREAS, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum will be buried with full military honors in Superior, Wisconsin; and
  
  WHEREAS, the people of the United States and the State of Wisconsin are forever grateful for the service, selflessness, and sacrifice of Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum;
  
  NOW, THEREFORE, I, SCOTT WALKER, 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, August 14, 2018, and ending at sunset on that date.

MAINE : AUGUST 12,2018

• Governor Paul R. LePage has directed all State of Maine flags in the City of South Portland be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, August 12 in memory of Lieutenant Harry Weymouth of the South Portland Fire Department. Lt. Weymouth passed away Thursday, August 2 in an auto accident.
  
  Please note: State of Maine flags are to be lowered in South Portland only. If the Maine State and United States flags are flown on the same staff, it is appropriate to affix the Maine State flag with a black ribbon to denote mourning in lieu of lowering.
  
  Lt. Weymouth had a long career in public service, starting in the fire service as a member of the Buxton Volunteer Fire Department at age 15 and rising to the level of chief of the station. He joined the South Portland Fire Department in 1997 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2005. He mentored many of the city's firefighters in all phases of the fire service responsibilities. Lt. Weymouth served as a medic with the Southern Maine Regional SWAT team and became the medic coordinator. He was also a Registered Nurse and worked for Goodall Hospital in Sanford for many years.
  
  Services for Lt. Weymouth will be held Sunday, August 12 at 3 p.m. at Eastpoint Christian Church in South Portland.

NEVADA : AUGUST 9, 2018

• Thursday, August 9, 2018

  EXECUTIVE ORDER 2018-21
  ORDERING FLAGS TO HALF STAFF
  
  WHEREAS, former Governor and United States Senator Paul Dominique Laxalt was a statesman and consummate gentleman;
  WHEREAS, Senator Laxalt was born in Carson City, Nevada, to Dominique Laxalt, a Basque sheepherder, and his wife Therese;
  WHEREAS, Senator Laxalt enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served as a medic on the Pacific front, before returning to the United States, and attending law school;
  WHEREAS, Senator Laxalt began his career as a defense attorney, and was first elected to public office as the Ormsby County District Attorney in 1950;
  WHEREAS, Senator Laxalt served as governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971, and was instrumental in the development and regulation of the gaming industry, and the establishment of Nevada's first community colleges, first medical school, the Nevada State Council on the Arts, and the creation of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency;
  WHEREAS, Senator Laxalt was elected to the United States Senate in 1974 and served until 1986, where he formed trusted friendships on both sides of the aisle, and served as advisor and "first friend" to President Ronald Reagan;
  WHEREAS, Senator Laxalt's love for Nevada was apparent to everyone he met, and he set an example as a true public servant and bipartisan leader who will be remembered for generations to come;
  WHEREAS, Senator Paul Dominique Laxalt passed away on August 6, 2018, and the deepest sympathies of the Nevada family are with his wife, Carol, and his family and loved ones; and
  WHEREAS, Article 5, Section 1 of the Nevada Constitution provides: "The supreme executive power of this State, shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate who shall be Governor of the State of Nevada.
  NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Nevada and the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
  The flags of the United States and the State of Nevada shall be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds from sunrise on Thursday, August 9, 2018 to sunset on Saturday, August 11, 2018 as a mark of respect and in remembrance of Paul Laxalt.
  
  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 8th day of August, in the year two thousand eighteen.

WISCONSIN :AUGUST 7, 2018

• Governor of Wisconsin has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former State Senator Michael Ellis.
  In accordance with the 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 Tuesday, August 7, 2018, and ending at sunset on that same date.

ARIZONA : AUGUST 6,2018

• Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that State of Arizona flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Monday, August 6, 2018, in honor of Gilbert Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief James Nelson who passed away last week.

HAWAII : AUGUST 4, 2018

• Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, August 4, 2018. This action is taken in honor of Hawaiʻi Police Department Officer Bronson K. Kaliloa, whose memorial service will be at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo on that day. Officer Kaliloa was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 17.
  
  “We grieve with Officer Kaliloa’s family and friends, as we lay this courageous, generous and beloved man to rest. His work with the Hawai‘i Police Department greatly improved our community, and we are forever changed by his loss,” Gov. Ige said.

ARIZONA : AUGUST 3, 2018

• Governor Doug Ducey this morning directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning sunrise until sunset Friday, August 3, 2018, (date of Interment), in honor of State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer who was killed in the line of duty from injuries related to a shooting. Another State Trooper, Dalin Dorris, was critically injured during the tragic incident.
  
  The Governor released the following statement:
  
  "Arizona today mourns the loss of one of our brave State Troopers, Trooper Tyler Edenhofer, who was killed in the line of duty, and we pray for the health of Trooper Dalin Dorris who sustained critical injuries during the incident. This tragedy is an all too real and heartbreaking reminder of the harm our heroic law enforcement officers face each and everyday for the safety and wellbeing of Arizonans, and for peace in our communities. This morning I ask Arizonans to join me in prayer and reflection; in gratitude for Trooper Edenhofer's service to our state, for the strength and health of Trooper Dorris, for both of their grieving families, and for all of our brave law enforcement officers who are mourning the loss of one of their own. Arizona stands in support with you all."

MASSACHUSETTS : AUGUST 2, 2018

• Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, August 2, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Technical Sergeant John F. Brady. Sergeant Brady was killed in action on November 2, 1944 when his B-17 was shot down by German fighter pilots over Merseburg, Germany. T/SGT Brady will be laid to rest in Saint Francis Old Cemetery in Taunton, Massachusetts.
  
  These gubernatorial orders apply 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.

NORTH CAROLINA : JULY 30 - 31

• Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning sunrise, Monday, July 30, 2018 until sunset, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in honor of the passing of former UNC System President C.D. Spangler.
  
  "Dick Spangler was a champion for public education as a member of his local school board, chairman of the State Board of Education and president of our great university system," Governor Cooper said. "We will miss his courage, innovation and inspiration."

MONTANA : JULY 27, 2018

• I hereby order all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Friday, July 27th, 2018 to honor the memory of Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen, who passed away on July 22nd, 2018.
  
  Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen “Dutch” was a born and raised Montanan, Anaconda native, teacher, coach, Carroll College President, Bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Archbishop of Seattle, the last remaining American Bishop to participate in the Second Vatican Council, and a devoted leader to all people. Dutch leaves behind a legacy as a seeker of peace and a fighter for social justice, conservationism, service to the poor, and human rights for migrant families. His work, his struggles, and his achievements are shared by all who knew him and through the cultural and religious divides he sought to heal.
  
  We honor his life as a true Montanan and a true servant of God.

NORTH CAROLINA : JULY 27, 2018

• In honor of those who served, Governor Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 27 for National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. The North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs estimates that over 100,000 North Carolinians served in the Korean War, resulting in more than 700 North Carolina casualties.

ARIZONA : JULY 26 -27, 2018

• Governor Doug Ducey this morning directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Friday, July 27, 2018, in honor of State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer who was killed in the line of duty from injuries related to a shooting. Another State Trooper, Dalin Dorris, was critically injured during the tragic incident.
  
  The Governor released the following statement:
  "Arizona today mourns the loss of one of our brave State Troopers, Trooper Tyler Edenhofer, who was killed in the line of duty, and we pray for the health of Trooper Dalin Dorris who sustained critical injuries during the incident. This tragedy is an all too real and heartbreaking reminder of the harm our heroic law enforcement officers face each and everyday for the safety and wellbeing of Arizonans, and for peace in our communities. This morning I ask Arizonans to join me in prayer and reflection; in gratitude for Trooper Edenhofer's service to our state, for the strength and health of Trooper Dorris, for both of their grieving families, and for all of our brave law enforcement officers who are mourning the loss of one of their own. Arizona stands in support with you all. I've directed all flags at state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset tomorrow, Friday, July 27, 2018."

MINNESOTA : JULY 26, 2018

• In honor and remembrance of Minnesota Corrections Officer Joseph Brian Gomm, 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, from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
  
  Officer Gomm, forty-five years of age, dedicated sixteen years of exemplary service to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. From Blaine, Gomm enjoyed cooking, playing video games, and had a love for animals.
  
  Officer Joseph Gomm was killed in the line of duty at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Gomm; brothers, Ken (Mary) Shuey, Norman Gomm Jr., and Anthony Gomm; sisters, Angela (George) Wood and Audrey (Chris) Cone; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; his loving friend, Denise Vician; special friends, Tom and Vicki Chronakos, Rich Rauschen Dorfer and his many correctional officers and colleagues.
  
  A celebration of Officer Gomm’s life with public safety honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Thursday, July 26, 2018, preceding the service at 10:00 a.m.

MARYLAND : IMMEDIATELY - JULY 28, 2018

• This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment, Saturday, July 28, 2018. This action is in honor of Firefighter Nathan Flynn of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, who died in the line of duty on Monday, July 23, 2018.

WISCONSIN : JULY 25, 2018 UNTIL INTERMENT

• Today, Governor Walker issued Executive Order #300, lowering the American and Wisconsin state flags in honor of Officer Michael Michalski of the Milwaukee Police Department.
  
  "Flags will be at half-staff across Wisconsin in honor of Milwaukee Police Officer Mike Michalski who was killed in the line of duty. We pray for his wife, children, and family."
  
  In accordance with the order, please lower the flags immediately until sunset of the date of interment.

MISSOURI : JULY 20 - 27, 2018

• By order of the Governor, effective immediately, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, until sunset, July 27, 2018, honoring the victims of the boating accident at Table Rock Lake in Stone County.

HAWAII : JULY 19 - 20, 2018

• HONOLULU - Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai'i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai'i State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai'i National Guard in the State of Hawai'i, until sunset on Friday, July 20. This action is taken to honor Hawai?i Police Department Officer Bronson K. Kaliloa who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 17.
  
  "Our entire state mourns the loss of Officer Kaliloa, a man who dedicated his life to his family and his community. He sacrificed all to protect the community he loved. Dawn and I send our deepest condolences to his ohana." Gov. Ige said.
  
  The governor has also ordered that the flags be lowered on the day of Officer Kaliloa's memorial service. Another flag notice will be issued when memorial plans are finalized.

MASSACHUSETTS : IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

• Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until further notice, in honor of Officer Michael Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department who tragically died in the line of duty on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
  
  ​This Gubernatorial orders apply 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.​

ARIZONA : JULY 17, 2018

• Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 for the interment of Captain Doherty, who passed away last week while on weekend drills with the Arizona National Guard.
  
  Capt. Juston Doherty was a Train Assess and Counsel (TAC) Officer at the 215th Regional Institute where he developed officer candidates into commissioned officers. He entered military service in 1996 and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Arizona National Guard in 2008. He served two combat tours, one in Iraq in 2003, and one in Afghanistan in 2013. He completed airborne school in 2009 and Ranger school in 2010. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

WISCONSIN : JULY 14, 2018

• Today, Governor Walker signed Executive Order #297, ordering that the flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Cory Barr of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department.
  In accordance with the 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 immediately and ending at sunset on July 14, 2018.

MARYLAND : JULY 14, 2018

• This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset, Saturday, July 14, 2018. This action is in honor of Lieutenant Milton Roach of Spring Grove Hospital Center Police Department, who died in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

IOWA : JULY 12, 2018

• Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Thursday, July 12, 2018, to sunset on Friday, July 13, 2018, in honor and remembrance of former Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray. He passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the age of 89.
  
  "Governor Ray's legacy lives on in the millions of people that he impacted as a tremendous statesman for Iowa and our nation," Gov. Reynolds said. "His civility, courage and common-sense governing set a high standard for those who followed. May our prayers and thoughts bring peace to First Lady Billie Ray, her daughters and family at this time."
  
  Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on 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.

CONNECTICUT : JULY 10, 2018

• Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in honor of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Canty, a World War II airman from Winsted who was killed in action in 1944 at the age of 22 and whose remains were recently discovered and returned to his family. A funeral service and burial with full military honors is being held Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington, D.C.
  
  Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.
  
  "Staff Sgt. Canty put his life on the line and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States, and for that we are forever grateful," Governor Malloy said. "These many decades later, he has rightfully returned home and will receive a proper burial at one of our nation's most sacred grounds alongside other heroes who fought on behalf of our country. We are forever grateful for his service, and I ask all Connecticut residents to join me in honoring Staff Sgt. Canty's memory and sacrifice."
  
  "We are deeply grateful to Staff Sgt. Canty for his service to the nation," Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman said. "He and his squadron were integral to the allied war effort and bringing a halt to the terrible destruction caused by the Third Reich. Time gives us tremendous perspective - we are able to understand just how important the service and sacrifices made by the men and women who served in WWII were to the freedoms we have today, and how meaningful their actions were then and are now. I join many others in welcoming him home."
  
  On June 22, 1944, Staff Sgt. Canty was a member of the 555th Bombardment Squadron, 386th Bombardment Group, IX Bomber Command, aboard a B-26 Maurader on a nighttime bombing mission from Easton Lodge-Essex, England, against targets near Caen, France. His B-26 was shot down between the villages of baron-sur-Odon and Gavrus, France. All eight crew members were killed in the incident. Because the location of the crash was in German-held territory, U.S. forces were unable to make a detailed search for the crew at the time of their loss.
  
  Following the liberation of France, the American Graves Registration Command (AGRC), U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps, searched for and disinterred the remains of U.S. service members who were killed in battle. Residents of Gavrus recalled that a two-engine airplane crashed just outside the village on June 22, 1944. An American was recovered and buried in a nearby British cemetery. In 1945, the remains were exhumed and he was identified as an airman aboard the same aircraft as Staff Sgt. Canty. However, no other remains were identified and Staff Sgt. Canty was declared non-recoverable.
  
  In October 2014, British researcher Michael Jurd notified U.S. authorities that he found remains, as well as personal effects that corresponded to Staff Sgt. Canty, near Gavrus. In 2016, a U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) investigation team surveyed the reported crash site and recommended it for excavation. Between April and May 2017, a DPAA recovery team excavated the crash site between Baron-sur-Odon and Gavrus, locating possible remains and personal effects.
  
  Staff Sgt. Canty's remains were identified on December 12, 2017 by scientists from DPAA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System using mitochondrial (mtDNA) DNA analysis, which matched his family, as well as dental and anthropological analysis, which matched his records, and material evidence.
  
  Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, more than 400,000 died during the war. Currently there are 72,906 service members (approximately 26,000 are assessed as possibly-recoverable) still unaccounted for from World War II. Staff Sgt. Canty's name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Normandy American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.

ARIZONA : JULY 9, 2018

• Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-stafff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 9 to honor the life of Captain Juston Doherty, who passed away yesterday while on weekend drills with the Arizona National Guard. Capt. Juston Doherty was a Train Assess and Counsel (TAC) Officer at the 215th Regional Institute where he developed officer candidates into commissioned officers. He entered military service in 1996 and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Arizona National Guard in 2008. He served two combat tours, one in Iraq in 2003, and one in Afghanistan in 2013. He completed airborne school in 2009 and Ranger school in 2010.

  Flags will also be lowered on the day of interment, which has not been set. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

ENTIRE UNITED STATES : IMMEDIATELY - JULY 3,2018

• Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Annapolis, Maryland

  Issued on: July 3, 2018

  Our Nation shares the sorrow of those affected by the shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Americans across the country are united in calling upon God to be with the victims and to bring aid and comfort to their families and friends. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, 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 3, 2018. 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.

  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.

  DONALD J. TRUMP

MARYLAND: JULY 2, 2018

• As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, in Annapolis, against employees of the Capital Gazette, Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on Monday, July 2, 2018.

ARIZONA: JUNE 29 - 30 , 2018

• Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Friday, June 29, 2018, to sunset Saturday, June 30, 2018 for the following reasons:

  
  Friday, June 29 - the interment of Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad, who was from Arizona and who died on June 9, 2018 in support of Operation Octave Shield in Somalia.
  
  Saturday, June 30 - in honor and remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives at Yarnell Hill five years ago.
  ​
  Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

NORTH CAROLINA : JUNE 29, 2018 .

• Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on June 29, 2018 in honor of Rocky Mount Senior Police Officer Christopher Driver who died in the line of duty on Saturday.

MASSACHUSETTS : JUNE 28, 2018 .

• Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. 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 Thursday, June 28, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Major General (Retired) George W. Keefe, 39th Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard and resident of Holliston, Massachusetts who passed away on June 21, 2018.
  These gubernatorial orders apply 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.

WYOMING : JUNE 27, 2018 .

• Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to his authority as Governor of Wyoming, has ordered the Wyoming State flag be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Legislator Bill Thompson from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the State Capitol in Cheyenne and in Sweetwater County. Mr. Thompson served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2001 to 2010.

COLORADO : JUNE 24, 2018 .

• Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in honor of West Metro Fire Protection District Engineer Aaron Lybarger. Lybarger, 47, served with the West Metro Fire Protection District since 1992. He died on June 2, 2018, of esophageal and stomach cancer caused by on-the-job exposures.
  Lybarger is survived by wife Andrea, daughters Amanda and Anna Belle, his parents Barbara and Glenn, and brother Eric. Funeral services will be held privately at the family’s request.

WISCONSIN : JUNE 23, 2018 .

• Governor Walker has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, 23 JUNE 2018, in honor of Staff Sgt. Krasean Clayborn. In accordance with the 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 Saturday, June 23, 2018, and ending at sunset on that same date.

MASSACHUSETTS : JUNE 22, 2018

• Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, June 22, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class John William MacDonald, USMC, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division.
  
  PFC Williams, a native of Somerville, MA, participated in the invasion of Tarawa Atoll and was Killed in Action during the assault on Beach Red 3 on 20 November 1943. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
  
  This gubernatorial orders apply 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.

KANSAS : JUNE 21, 2018

• In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff state-wide from sun-up until sun-down on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in honor of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputies Theresa “TK” King and Patrick Rohrer who were killed in the line of duty last week.
  “These two brave individuals lost their lives protecting the public and we owe them a deep debt of gratitude for their selfless service,” said the Governor. “We pray for their loved ones, as well as all law enforcement officers as we mourn this senseless tragedy.” A joint funeral will be held for King and Rohrer at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City on Thursday.

IOWA : JUNE 19, 2018

• Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday to honor two fallen soldiers.
  
  Army Sgt. Donald L. Baker, originally of Thornton, Arkansas, was reported missing in action September 1950 near Haman, South Korea. The 20-year-old's remains were identified in January 2018 and returned to his family in Iowa for burial. He will receive full military honors. The Iowa National Guard encourages the public to attend Sgt. Baker's memorial service.
  
  Tuesday, June 19, 2018
  Memorial & graveside services for Sgt. Donald L. Baker
  Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel , 1221 1st Avenue SW ,Cedar Rapids
  12 p.m.
  
  Oak Hill Cemetery
  1705 Mount Vernon Road SE ,Cedar Rapids
  
  Immediately following memorial service :
  Army Pfc. John H. Walker of Morning Sun, Iowa, was reported missing in action November 1944 near Schoenthal, Germany. The 20-year-old's status was changed to deceased November 1945. His remains were identified in April 2018. Pfc. Walker will receive full military honors.
  
  Wednesday, June 20, 2018
  Memorial service for Pfc. John H. Walker
  Procession from Hagele and Honts Funeral Home to Elmwood Cemetery
  10 SW First Street
  Morning Sun - 1 p.m.

VIRGINIA : JUNE 19, 2018

• In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in respect and memory of Amelia County Volunteer Firefighter William Moore IV, of Amelia County, Virginia.
  I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, and remain at half-staff until sunset.

WISCONSIN : IMMEDIATELY - JUNE 16, 2018

• Today, Governor Walker issued Executive Order #294, ordering the flags half-staff in honor of Officer Charles Irvine Jr. of the Milwaukee Police Department, who lost his life in the line of duty. In accordance with the 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 immediately and ending at sunset on the date of interment.

MARYLAND : IMMEDIATELY - JUNE 15, 2018

• This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). This action is in honor of Delegate Theodore J. Sophocleus, who died Friday, June 8, 2018. Delegate Sophocleus represented Legislative District 32.
  Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

ARIZONA : JUNE 11, 2018

• Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Monday, June 11 to honor the life of Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad who died on June 9, 2018 in support of Operation Octave Shield in Somalia. Flags will also be lowered on the day of internment, which has not been set.
  
  "The prayers and hearts of all of Arizona are with the family and loved ones of Staff Sergeant Conrad. He made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his country, and we are forever grateful," said Governor Ducey. "In honor of Staff Sergeant Conrad's life and service, I've ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately."
  
  Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

KENTUCKY : JUNE 8, 2018

• Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Friday, June 8, 2018, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Cpl. Ernest L.R. Heilman, 19, a Greenup, Kentucky soldier who was captured and killed during the Korean War.According to the Department of Defense, Cpl. Heilman was a member of Battery B, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was declared missing in action on Feb. 13, 1951 near Hoengsong, South Korea.
  
  Cpl. Heilman’s name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the National Cemetery of the Pacific, along with other MIAs from the Korean War. He was accounted for on Aug. 19, 2016 and a rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate this. He will be buried June 8, 2018 in Arlington National Cemetery.
  
  Gov. Bevin encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute of lowering the flag in honor of Cpl. Heilman.

ILLINOIS : JUNE 2 - 4, 2018

• The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of:
  
  Chicago Firefighter Juan Bucio
  Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from: Sunrise, Saturday, June 2, 2018 until Sunset, Monday, June 4, 2018.

NEW JERSEY : MAY 29, 2018

• WHEREAS, Brian McNally joined the New Jersey State Police as a graduate of the 154th class of the New Jersey State Police Academy on August 29, 2014, and was assigned to Washington Station as a member of Troop “B”; and
  
  WHEREAS, Trooper McNally graduated from Morristown High School in 2006 and then earned a degree in Criminal Justice from the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, in 2010; and WHEREAS, Trooper McNally accepted a commission with the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant in 2010 and rose to the rank of Captain in Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines; and
  
  WHEREAS, Trooper McNally served with exceptional courage, professionalism, and commitment to the finest ideals and traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the New Jersey State Police; and
  
  WHEREAS, Trooper McNally served proudly as part of the finest State Police Force in the nation; and
  
  WHEREAS, Trooper McNally was a loving son and brother, whose memory lives in the hearts of his family, friends, fellow members of the New Jersey State Police, and all law enforcement officers; and
  
  WHEREAS, Trooper McNally lived a life of service and sacrifice where he sought to protect the freedoms of our nation and to keep our communities safe, and therefore it is appropriate and fitting for the State of New Jersey to mark his passing and to honor his memory; and
  
  WHEREAS, it is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Trooper McNally, and extend our sincere sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow members of the New Jersey State Police;
  
  NOW, THEREFORE, I, PHILIP D. MURPHY, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
  
  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 Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in recognition and mourning of a brave and loyal hero, New Jersey State Trooper Brian McNally, Badge 7664.

ENTIRE UNITED STATES : MAY 28, 2018 - MEMORIAL DAY

• President Donald J. Trump Proclaims Memorial Day,

  May 28, 2018, as a Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace

  Issued on: May 25, 2018

  On Memorial Day, we pause in solemn gratitude to pay tribute to the brave patriots who laid down their lives defending peace and freedom while in military service to our great Nation. We set aside this day to honor their sacrifice and to remind all Americans of the tremendous price of our precious liberty.

  Throughout the history of our Republic, courageous Americans have purchased our cherished freedom with their lives. Our 151 national cemeteries serve as the final resting place for millions of people, including veterans from every war and conflict, many of whom died while serving our country. We remain duty bound to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf and to remember them with thankfulness and unwavering pride. The fallen — our treasured loved ones, friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens — deserve nothing less from a grateful Nation.

  We must safeguard the legacies of our service members so that our children and our grandchildren will understand the sacrifices of our Armed Forces. As a part of this effort, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to keep the memories of our fallen heroes from ever fading away. The National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program challenges our youth, from elementary school through college, to research and share the stories and sacrifice of their hometown veterans, who are forever honored at VA National, State, and tribal veterans cemeteries. To further ensure that our veterans’ legacies are remembered and celebrated, this program is developing an online memorialization platform that will amplify the voices of families, survivors, and Gold Star parents and spouses as they honor our beloved veterans and fallen service members.

  Today, and every day, we revere those who have died in noble service to our country. I call upon all Americans to remember the selfless service members who have been laid to rest in flag-draped coffins and their families who have suffered the greatest loss. The sacrifices of our hallowed dead demand our Nation’s highest honor and deepest gratitude. On this day, let us also unite in prayer for lasting peace in our troubled world so that future generations will enjoy the blessings of liberty and independence.

  In honor and recognition of all of our fallen heroes, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law 106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of Remembrance.

  NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer.

  I further ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

  I also request the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.

  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.

  DONALD J. TRUMP