Tag: flag_lowering

• Governor Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Fallen Fire Fighter Emily Barker

  13 Jul 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Governor Whitmer ordered flags lowered statewide on July 14, 2026, honoring Fire Fighter Emily Barker, who died battling the Knowles Fire in Colorado. Barker, from Clinton Township, served with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service.

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• Ohio Achieves Top State for Business Ranking Amidst Busy Week for Governor DeWine

  10 Jul 2026 5:02 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio has been named CNBC's No. 1 State for Business, a first for the state. Governor DeWine also declared a state of emergency in Mahoning County and ordered flags lowered for three public servants.

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• Iowa Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Air Force Major Brad Hovey

  9 Jul 2026 4:13 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to half-staff from July 10-17, 2026, honoring U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, an Iowa native killed during a B-52 flight test mission. The state mourns his loss and supports his family.

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• Ohio Governor Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Simon 'Si' L. Leis, Jr.

  9 Jul 2026 1:47 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on July 10, 2026, across Hamilton County and at state buildings to honor the life and service of former prosecutor, judge, and sheriff Simon 'Si' L. Leis, Jr.

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• Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Former Senator Kenneth R. Cox

  8 Jul 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags lowered to half-staff across Summit County and at key state buildings on July 10, 2026, to honor the life and service of former State Senator and Representative Kenneth R. Cox.

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• Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Sgt. Scott Ries

  6 Jul 2026 1:31 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across Wayne County and at state buildings in Columbus, honoring Sgt. Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department. Flags will remain lowered until the day of his funeral.

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• Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Former State Sen. Robert Geake

  22 Jun 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to half-staff on June 23, 2026, honoring former State Senator Robert Geake. Geake, a distinguished public servant and advocate for children, served in both legislative chambers and co-authored the Children's Ombudsman legislation.

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• Governor Reynolds Orders Flags Lowered for Late Senator Julian Garrett

  19 Jun 2026 3:04 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to half-staff on June 20, 2026, for the funeral of Senator Julian Garrett. Garrett served 16 years in the Iowa Legislature and was remembered by Reynolds for his integrity and service.

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• Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Identified WWII MIA Soldier

  12 Jun 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to half-staff on June 13 for Army Cpl. George F. Sepsey, a WWII soldier killed in Papua New Guinea whose remains were recently identified, bringing closure to his family.

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• Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz

  5 Jun 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to half-staff on June 6, 2026, to honor former U.S. Representative Joe Schwarz, a respected physician, professor, and public servant known for his bipartisan efforts.

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• Ohio Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Jeff Armbruster

  4 Jun 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on June 7, 2026, across Lorain County and at key state buildings, honoring the life and service of former State Senator and County Administrator Jeff Armbruster.

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• Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Memorial Day

  22 May 2026 12:02 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has mandated that U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across Ohio from 12:01 a.m. until noon on May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

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• Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Memorial Day

  22 May 2026 9:04 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Governor Whitmer has ordered flags across Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on May 25 for Memorial Day, honoring fallen service members. State officials encourage public participation in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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• Maine Flags to be Lowered for Gerald Talbot and Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts Funerals

  19 May 2026 11:29 a.m. · Source: Office Of Maine Governor

  Maine Governor Janet Mills has ordered flags lowered statewide on May 21, 2026, for the funerals of Gerald Talbot, Maine's first Black legislator, and Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts. The tribute honors their significant public service and contributions to the state.

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• Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Peace Officer Memorial Day

  15 May 2026 1:08 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and state flags to half-staff on May 15, 2026, across all public buildings and grounds. This action honors Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week, recognizing the service and sacrifice of law enforcement…

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• Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

  14 May 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags across Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on May 15, 2026, for Peace Officers Memorial Day. This honors officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, falling within National Police Week.

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• Connecticut Flags to Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

  13 May 2026 4:09 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

  Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on May 15, 2026, for Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The directive applies statewide, with encouragement for private entities to join the tribute.

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