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Tag Archives: Half-staff

02.13
2013

U.S. Honor Flag Flies in Memory of Slain Texas Prosecutor

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The U.S. honor flag was a special way to pay tribute to the assistant district attorney. Mark Hasse started his day off like any other, except that on Thursday January 31st he was shot to death on his way to work. As a way to honor the lawyer, a special flag was flown in and escorted from DFW Airport by a motorcade of Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers and Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputies. This particular U.S. honor flag flew over the Texas state capital on September 11th, 2001 and since then has travelled almost 6 million miles to honor fallen U.S. heroes. In the town square many people gathered to see the honor flag raised to half-staff by a Dallas honor guard. The American flag flew at half-staff from Monday February 4th to Tuesday 5th at 4pm. Upon taking the flag down, a military aircraft flew over another ceremony in Hasse’s honor. Fellow attorney Mike McLelland said Hasse would have been very impressed by the patriotic ceremony in his honor. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Hasse was training to be a Navy pilot. However, a problem with his wrist sent him home, but certainly did not stop him from … Keep Reading...

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12.20
2012

Presidential Proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Connecticut Victims Until Tuesday December 18th

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American flags at half-staff for Connecticut victims honors all those involved in the horrible elementary school tragedy President Obama announced in an official presidential proclamation on December 14th that all American flags flying at public buildings, military posts, and naval stations shall fly at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday December 18th. This also includes U.S. flags at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad. As another sign of respect, the school held a candle-light vigil where a few hundred people turned out to mourn the loss of so many lives, most not even given a real chance to experience the world. Funerals begin Monday December 17th, for the first of the 20 littlest victims. The quaint little town of Newtown struggles to put together a new normal for everyone in the wake of such a tragedy. In a statement made by President Obama, be called for action saying, “What choice do we have? Are we really prepared to say that we’re powerless in the face of such carnage, that the politics are too hard?” He also praised the heroic actions of the school principal and other adults who did not hesitate one second before springing to … Keep Reading...

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08.06
2012

Flags at Half-Staff in Wisconsin After Temple Shooting

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Wisconsin Governor declares flags to be flown at half-staff. On Sunday, August 5, 2012, several individuals at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin tragically were injured or lost their lives due a senseless act of violence. Worshipers had come to the temple for Sunday services, when the shooting broke out around 10:30 am. The FBI is currently investigating a motive and if there were other shooters involved. Wisconsin state governor Scott Walker issued a proclamation stating, “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 Victims of the Tragedy at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.” Monday, August 6, 2012 has been declared a day of mourning; flags should be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset not only today, but also on the date of each victim’s funeral. Source: 620 WTMJ | CNN

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08.01
2012

Flags at Half-Staff for Five-Year Anniversary of 35W Bridge Collapse

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In memory of those who were lost in the collapse, flags are at half-staff throughout the state of Minnesota on August 1. Five years ago today, August 1, changed the lives of many in and around Minnesota, and ultimately influenced the procedures for bridge inspection and maintenance, as well as taking note of design flaws in the bridge. On August 1, 2007 at 6:05 PM – right in the middle of rush hour – the 35W Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed into the Mississippi River, killing 13 people and injuring 145 others. Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all flags throughout the state of Minnesota to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the lives that were lost of those in the collapse. Additionally, Governor Dayton wants “to offer continued sympathy and support to affected families and communities; and to thank and recognize the police officers, fire and rescue personnel, and other first responders.” Several observances are taking place to commemorate the event, including a late afternoon program by the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis coinciding with the timing of collapse five years ago. A new state of the art bridge now stands in place where the old 35W … Keep Reading...

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07.25
2012

US Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Shooting Victims

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President Obama Orders All US Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Shooting Victims. July 25th, 2012 – Today, President Obama has called for all American flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the Aurora, Colorado shooting victims and their families.  US flags are to be at half-staff until sunset today in remembrance of those who were lost and the sufferers of the tragic movie theater massacre. Among those who lost their lives in the attack were Jonathan Blunk, a 26-year-old Navy veteran; Jesse Childress, a 29-year-old Air Force cybersystems operator; John Larimer, a 27-year-old-sailor; and Rebecca Wingo, a 32-year-old Air Force veteran.  In a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Monday, Obama said, “These young patriots were willing to serve in faraway lands, yet they were taken from us at home.”  President Barack Obama Proclaimed: “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, 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 … Keep Reading...

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05.25
2012

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

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Arlington National Cemetery is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument dedicated to the American soldiers who lost their life in war/service without their remains being identified. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours per day, 365 days each year – and has been since 1937 – with guards changing every 30-60 minutes, depending on the time of year. It is considered one of the highest honors to be a Sentinel guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This coming Monday, May 28, 2012, Arlington National Cemetery will host a National Memorial Day Observance. The observance is a series of events surrounding Memorial Day, which includes honoring the fallen, the second annual “Memorial Flowers” gift donation, a prelude concert by the United States Army Band, and a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, followed by an observance ceremony in the cemetery’s amphitheater. The event is free and open to the public. In preparation for the annual Memorial Day events, soldiers from the Army’s 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place over 220,000 American flags at gravestones across Arlington National Cemetery. “I get the privilege of honoring all the ones who have … Keep Reading...

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05.24
2012

Memorial Day Half-Staff Etiquette for Flying Flags

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Memorial Day Half-staff Etiquette for Properly Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes. This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27, 2013. While Memorial Day has largely become the “kickoff” to summer with outdoor celebrations and barbecues please take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reason we celebrate Memorial Day each year. Also, as you prepare for the day’s festivities, keep in mind the proper protocol for flying a flag this (and all subsequent) Memorial Days to properly honor our nation’s heroes. According to United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1, Section 7, “the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, and then raised to the top of the staff.” An easy way to remember when to fly a flag at half-staff is think of when the entire nation is mourning or remembrance. A Presidential proclamation can also order the lowering of the American flag to half-staff at … Keep Reading...

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05.17
2012

American Flags at Half-staff in Honor of Private First Class Dustin D. Gross

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Kentucky’s Gov. Ordered Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Local Soldier Who Lost His Life Private First Class Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jefferson, Kentucky died on May 7th, in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan.  Pfc. Dustin Gross died from injuries sustained from enemy forces attack on his unit with an improvised explosive device.  Gross was a member of the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, at Fort Bragg, N.C.  He was subsequently awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Army Good Conduct medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Dustin graduated high school in 2011 from Montgomery County High School in Mount Sterling.  This past Saturday in Montgomery County friends and family met to honor Dustin.  One after another, people stopped by the American Legion Post to pay their respects to Dustin and his family.  “I figured there’d be a good turnout but I expected nothing like this,” said Jill Tipton, Dustin’s aunt. Steve Beshear, the Governor of Kentucky, has mandated that American flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 17th, 2012, in honor of Pfc. Gross who gave his life supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.   Funeral … Keep Reading...

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05.15
2012

Peace Officers Memorial Day

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American Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day & National Police Week 2012 Today, May 15, 2012, in the United States is the merriment of Peace Officers Memorial Day.  Today we pay tribute to local, State, and Federal peace officers.  Peace Officers Memorial Day was established on October 1, 1961 by the request of Congress to designate May 15th to honor peace officers.  President John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962 and it was amended in 1994 by President Clinton.  The amendment, through Public Law 103-322, directed that the United States flag be flown at half-staff on May 15th.  One focal point of the holiday is the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C.  The wall features the names of nearly 19,000 law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. “Peace Officer Memorial Day pay(s) tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism.” -President George W. Bush 2002

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05.14
2012

American Flags at Half-Staff for National Police Week

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American Flags at Half-Staff this Week to Honor Officers of the Law Who Have Died in the Line of Duty. Today marks the beginning of National Police Week.  In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week.  This week we pay tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers that risk their life’s to protect and serve. The activities encompassing the commemorative week started in 1982, when 120+ survivors and supporters of law enforcement professionals gathered for a memorial service. Today, the memorial service is one of several events hosted throughout the week, a Candlelight Vigil and seminars among other planned activities, which attracts thousands of visitors to Washington D.C. for National Police Week. In honor and remembrance of the police officer who have lost their lives in the line of duty, we fly our American Flags at half-staff.  We honor the more than 19,000 names on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial of law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. This week we pay tribute to people, such as Shawn Schneider (above), a police officer who was shot … Keep Reading...

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