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Flags at half-staff

Monday, November 16, 2015

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation released on November 15, 2015, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Paris, France.

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

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, November 19, 2015.

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

Call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Gov. Jay Inslee directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.

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



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Flags at half staff Friday

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2015, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, September 11.

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



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Flags at half-staff Sunday

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Tom Zbyszewski, 20; Richard Wheeler, 31; and Andrew Zajac, 26, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in their memory on Sunday, August 30, 2015.

These three firefighters were killed when their truck crashed as they tried to escape the Okanogan Complex of wildfires.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, August 28, 2015. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on August 30 or first thing Monday morning, August 31, 2015.

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

Services will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 1:00pm at the Toyota Center in Wenatchee.

Please call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at alf-staff for Washington State Trooper Brent Hanger

Monday, August 10, 2015

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Patrol Detective Brent Hanger, 47, of Mount Vernon, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. 

Detective Hanger died on August 6 after suffering a medical condition while on assignment.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on August 11 or first thing Wednesday morning, August 12, 2015.

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

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

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 1:00 PM at Skagit Valley College, 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon.



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Flags at half-staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation honoring the victims of the tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in their memory beginning today, Tuesday, July 21, 2015, through Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on July 25, 2015, or first thing Monday morning, July 27, 2015.

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



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Flag at half-staff Saturday

Friday, June 26, 2015

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Elson Floyd, president of Washington State University, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Elson Floyd, 59, died on June 20 after suffering from complications due to colon cancer.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, June 26, 2015. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, June 27 or first thing Monday morning, June 29, 2015.

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

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Henderson, North Carolina. This is the family service, but open to the public. There will also be a campus celebration of life on August 26, 2015.



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Flags at half-staff Friday

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Marine Corporal Joshua E. Barron, 24, of Spokane, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, June 5, 2015.

Corporal Barron died on May 17 from injuries sustained while aboard a MV-22B Osprey after it made a hard landing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on June 5 or first thing Monday morning, June 8, 2015.

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

Services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015, at 1:00pm at the Life Center Foursquare Church, 1202 N Government Way, Spokane, WA, 99224.



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Flag at half-staff Monday

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2015, in recognition of Memorial Day.

This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 22, 2015. Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on May 25 or first thing Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015.

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



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Flags at half-staff Friday

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15, 2015, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset. Flags need to be at full-staff by Saturday, May 16, 2015, in honor of Armed Forces Day.

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



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Flags at half-staff Wednesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, for a Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, and died on April 15.

Flags should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on April 15 or first thing Thursday morning, April 16, 2015.

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



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Flags at half-staff Sunday

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, December 7, 2014, 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 should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on December 7 or first thing Monday morning, December 8, 2014.

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


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Flags at half-staff

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, November 22, 2014, in memory of Washington State Representative Roger Freeman who passed away on October 29, 2014.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, November 21, 2014. Flags should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on November 22 or first thing Monday morning, November 24, 2014.

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

A celebration of life event in honor of Rep. Freeman’s life and service to the citizens of the state of Washington will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 1:00pm at Our Savior’s Baptist Church, 701 S 320th Street, Federal Way, Washington.




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Flags at half-staff Thursday

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2014, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

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

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

Call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Flag Lowering - June 21, 2014 (Cpl. Justin Clouse)

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Army Cpl. Justin R. Clouse, 22, of Sprague, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Cpl. Clouse died on June 9 during a security operation in southern Afghanistan.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, June 20, 2014. Flags should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on June 21 or first thing Monday morning, June 23, 2014.

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

Services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 9:00am at the Life Center Foursquare Church, 1202 N Government Way, Spokane, WA, 99224. Graveside service with Military Honors will follow at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.

Call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Flags at half-staff by Presidential proclamation

Sunday, May 25, 2014

The President has issued a proclamation as a mark of respect for Memorial Day. In it, he requests the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction  of the United States, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to that direct that 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 will be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2014.

The President also proclaims Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designates the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00am of that day as a time to unite in prayer, and asks all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00pm local time on Memorial Day.

PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2014

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Constant in the American narrative is the story of men and women who loved our country so deeply they were willing to give their all to keep it safe and free. When a revolution needed to be won and our Union needed to be preserved, brave patriots stepped forward. When our harbor was bombed and our country was attacked on a clear September morning, courageous warriors raised their hands and said, "send me." On the last Monday of each May, our Nation comes together to honor the selfless heroes who have defended the land we love and in so doing gave their last full measure of devotion.

Today, we pause to remember our fallen troops, to mourn their loss, and to pray for their loved ones. Though our hearts ache, we find a measure of solace in knowing their legacy lives on in the families our heroes left behind -- the proud parents who instilled in their sons and daughters the values that led them to serve; the remarkable spouses who gave our Nation the person they cherished most in the world; and the beautiful children who will grow up with the knowledge that their mother or father embodied the true meaning of patriotism. To those we lost, we owe a profound debt that can never be fully repaid. But we can honor the fallen by caring for their loved ones and keeping faith with our veterans and their fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

The security that lets us live in peace, the prosperity that allows us to pursue our dreams, the freedom that we cherish -- these were earned by the blood and the sacrifices of patriots who went before. This Memorial Day, as we near the end of more than a decade of war, let us never forget their service and always be worthy of the sacrifices made in our name. And today and every day, let us pray for and hold close the families of the fallen.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, 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 to unite in prayer. I also ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

I request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that 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-third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA


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Flags at half-staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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

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

Call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Flags at half-staff Tuesday

Monday, April 14, 2014

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in memory of the victims of the SR 530 slide that occurred on March 22, 2014.

Flags should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, or first thing Wednesday morning, April 23, 2014.

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


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Flags at half-staff

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Army Pfc. James Groth, 22, of Ethal, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, March 16, 2014.  Pfc. Groth died on February 21 during a training accident at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

The Governor's Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, March 14, 2014.  Flags should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on March 16 or first thing Monday morning, March 17, 2014.

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

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 16 at 11:00 am at the Toledo High School.

Please call (360) 239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff Friday

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of U.S. Air Force Captain Christopher Stover, 28, of Vancouver, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, February 9, 2014.  Captain Stover died on January 7 during a training flight along the English coast.

Flags may be lowered at the close of business on Friday, February 7, 2014, and should remain at half-staff until the end of the day on February 9 or first thing Monday morning, February 10, 2014.

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

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 pm at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in east Vancouver.


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