Showing posts with label half-staff. Show all posts
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Flags at half-staff Monday

Sunday, January 12, 2014


Governor Inslee is deeply saddened with the death of USMC Sgt. Jacob M. Hess, 22, of Spokane, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory Monday, January 13, 2014. He died January 1 in Afghanistan of injuries sustained while supporting combat operations.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on January 13 or first thing Tuesday morning, January 14.

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





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Flag at half-staff Friday

Friday, December 6, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation on Friday, December 6,
2013, in memory of Nelson Mandela, who passed away on December 5, 2013.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Monday, December 9, or first thing Tuesday morning, December 10.

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


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Flags at half-staff December 7

Thursday, December 5, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, December 7, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Flags may be lowered to half-staff at close of business on Friday, December 6 and should remain at half-staff until close of business Saturday, or first thing Monday morning, December 9.

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


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Flags at half-staff Nov 22

Friday, November 22, 2013


Governor Jay Inslee  hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation on Friday, November 22, 2013, for a Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Friday, or first thing Monday morning, November 25.

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


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Flag at half-staff Nov 1

Tuesday, October 29, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, November 1, 2013, in memory of U.S. House Speaker Tom Foley who passed away on October 18 from complications related to a stroke.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Friday, November 1 or first thing Monday morning, November 4.

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

Please call (360) 816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

A public memorial service in honor of Speaker Foley’s life and service to the citizens of the United States and the state of Washington will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013, at St. Aloysius Church in Spokane, Washington (near the Gonzaga University campus).


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Flags at half-staff for victims at Washington DC Navy Yard

Monday, September 16, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation (below) as a mark of respect for the victims of today’s tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard.

Flags should be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business Friday, September 20.

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

Please call 360-816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on September 16, 2013, at the Washington Navy Yard, 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, September 20, 2013. 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 sixteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA


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Lower flags to half-staff on September 11

Wednesday, August 28, 2013


Governor Inslee  hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Wednesday, or first thing Thursday morning, September 12.

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

Call 360-816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Flags at half-staff Monday

Thursday, June 27, 2013


Governor Inslee is deeply saddened with the death of Spc. Robert W. Ellis, 21, of Kennewick, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory Monday, July 1, 2013. He died June 18 in Afghanistan of injuries sustained from indirect fire.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on July 1 or first thing Tuesday morning, July 2.

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


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Half-staff: Washington State Senator Mike Carrell

Saturday, June 8, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, June 10, 2013, in memory of Washington State Senator Mike Carrell who passed away on May 29 from complications related to treatment for a pre-leukemia blood disorder.

Please notify your staff and all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Monday, June 10 or first thing Tuesday morning, June 11.

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

Please call 360-816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

A public memorial service in honor of Sen. Carrell’s life and service to the citizens of the state of Washington will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013, at 10:30am at the Capitol Rotunda in Olympia.


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Flags at half-staff for Washington State Trooper

Tuesday, June 4, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, June 6, 2013, in memory of Washington State Patrol Trooper Sean O’Connell, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, May 31.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, June 6 or first thing Friday morning.

Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

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

Please call 360-816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

The memorial service in honor of Trooper Sean O’Connell’s life and service to the citizens of the state of Washington will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 1:00 pm at the Comcast Center in Everett.

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Flag at half-staff - May 15, 2013 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)

Tuesday, May 14, 2013


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset.

Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

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


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Flags at Half-Staff: Peace Officers Memorial & Capt. Blanchard

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

updated 05-02-2013 10:03pm

Governor Jay Inslee has directed that the flags at the Flag Circle and on the Temple of Justice will at half-staff on Friday, May 3, 2013 for the annual Medal of Honor and Peace Officers Memorial ceremony at the Law Enforcement Memorial on the Capitol Campus in Olympia.

Flags at all state facilities should be lowered on Friday and Saturday, May 4, 2013, in memory of U.S. Army Captain Aaron R. Blanchard, 32, of Selah, who died on April 23 in Afghanistan of injuries sustained from indirect fire.

Please notify your staff and all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business on Saturday, May 4 or first thing Monday morning, May 6.

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


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Flags at half-staff for victims of Boston attack

Wednesday, April 17, 2013


Governor Jay Inslee has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff beginning today, April 16, 2013, as per President Obama’s proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of yesterday’s tragic events in Boston, Massachusetts.

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business on Saturday, April 20.

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



HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, 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, April 20, 2013. 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 sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

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Flags at half-staff for Gov. Gardner

Friday, March 22, 2013

It is with deep sadness that Governor Jay Inslee directs flags at all state agency facilities to half-staff on Friday, March 22, 2013, in memory of former Governor Booth Gardner who passed away last Friday night at the age of 76 of complications from Parkinson’s disease.


Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Saturday, March 30 or first thing Monday morning, April 1.

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


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Governor directs flags to fly at half-staff

Saturday, December 15, 2012


Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of today’s tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut.

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business on Tuesday, December 18.

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


Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the Victims of the Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT 
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, 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, December 18, 2012. 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 fourteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA


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King County Executive directs flags to half-staff for victims of school shooting tragedy in Connecticut


King County Executive Dow Constantine has directed that flags at all King County facilities be lowered to half-staff, following proclamations from the President and the Governor, for the victims of today’s tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut.

 Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset or the close of business on Tuesday, Dec. 18. 


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Flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Day

Friday, November 30, 2012


Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, December 7 for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Flags can go back to full-staff at the end of the day.

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

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.


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Flags at half-staff November 20

Monday, November 19, 2012


Governor Chris Gregoire is deeply saddened with the death of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matthew H. Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory Tuesday, November 20, 2012.  He died November 12 in Afghanistan of injuries he sustained when his unit was attacked by insurgents.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, November 20, or first thing Wednesday morning, November 21.

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




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Flags at half-staff for Neil Armstrong and Ambassador Stevens

Friday, September 14, 2012


Governor Chris Gregoire joins President Obama in directing Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State government facilities be lowered to half-staff Friday, September 14 in memory of U.S. Senator Neil Armstrong.

Flags should be lowered now for Ambassador Christopher Stevens until sunset Sunday, September 16, or first thing Monday morning.

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTACK IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of John Christopher Stevens, United States Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the senseless attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, 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, September 16, 2012. 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 twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA


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Flags at half-staff Tuesday, September 11

Monday, September 10, 2012

Governor Chris Gregoire joins President Obama in directing Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State government facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, September 11 in recognition of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2012.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning.

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


PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2012
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

On September 11, 2001, a bright autumn day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history. Thousands of innocent men, women, and children perished when mighty towers collapsed in the heart of New York City and wreckage burned in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon. They were family and friends, service members and first responders -- and the tragedy of their loss left pain that will never fade and scars our country will never forget.

More than a decade later, the world we live in is forever changed. But as we mark the anniversary of September 11, we remember what remains the same: our character as a Nation, our faith in one another, and our legacy as a country strengthened by service and selflessness. In the spirit that moved rescue workers and firefighters to charge into darkness and danger that September morning, we see the same sense of moral responsibility that drove countless Americans to give of themselves in the months that followed. We offered our neighbors a hand and lined up to give blood. Many helped our Nation rebuild and recover long after the dust had settled, donating and volunteering and helping survivors who had borne so much. We were united, and the outpouring of generosity reminded us that, through challenges that have spanned from acts of terrorism to natural disasters, we go forward together as one people.

Today, as we remember the victims, their families, and the heroes who stood up during one of our country's darkest moments, I invite all Americans to reclaim that abiding spirit of compassion by serving their communities in the days and weeks ahead. From volunteering with a faith-based organization, to collecting food and clothing for those in need, to preparing care packages for our men and women in uniform, there are many ways to bring service into our everyday lives -- and each of us can do something. To get involved and find a local service opportunity, visit www.Serve.gov, or www.Servir.gov for Spanish speakers.

Even the simplest act of kindness can be a way to honor those we have lost, and to help build stronger communities and a more resilient Nation. By joining together on this solemn anniversary, let us show that America's sense of common purpose need not be a fleeting moment, but a lasting virtue -- not just on one day, but every day.

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day," and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized "National Day of Service and Remembrance."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2012, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. 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 and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 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 twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA



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