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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Flags at Half-Staff October 15, 2025

From Governor Bob Ferguson

Flag Lowering - October 15, 2025 (Colleen Bass)

I am deeply saddened by the death of Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass, 57, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Saturday, September 27, 2025. 

I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in her memory on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A private memorial service will be held on that date.

Flags should remain at half-staff until the close of business or sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Other government entities, individuals and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.



3 comments:

  1. What happened to the flag lowering to honor the two soldiers who were WA state residents who died in the line of duty at the JBLM helicopter crash?

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  2. Please post when you get an answer

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