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Flags at half-staff Wednesday

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Flag Lowering - 11/20/19 (Interim Police Chief Michael Knapp)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Michael Knapp, Interim Police Chief for Lynden, Washington, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. 

Interim Police Chief Knapp, 79, passed away on November 6, 2019, from injuries sustained when he was struck by a truck.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

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

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 1:00pm, at Christ the King Church in Bellingham.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff: Rep. Elijah Cummings

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Flag Lowering - 10/17/19 (Rep. Elijah Cummings)

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, who passed from complications concerning long-standing health challenges.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, October 18, 2019.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff Sunday October 6

Friday, October 4, 2019

Flag Lowering - 10/6/19 (National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service)

Acting Governor Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 6, 2019, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. This is pursuit to the communication received from the White House late Friday afternoon.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, October 4, 2019. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on October 6, 2019, or first thing Monday morning, October 7, 2019.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff Saturday for Sgt. Dustin Ard

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Sergeant First Class Dustin B. Ard, 31, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, September 14, 2019. 

Sgt. 1st Class Ard died from wounds sustained during combat operations in Afghanistan on August 29, 2019.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, September 13, 2019. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, September 14, or first thing Monday morning, September 16.

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

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 3:00pm, at the Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, Washington.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff for El Paso and Dayton

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Flag Lowering (8/5/19) - El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH

Pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Cyrus Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of the victims of the tragedy in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff Tuesday for Ret. Associate Justice Stevens

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in memory of Retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Paul Stevens.
 
Retired Associate Justice Stevens passed away on July 16 from complications of a stroke at the age of 99.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

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

Retired Associate Justice John Paul Stevens will lie in repose in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, July 22. The public is invited to pay respects from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. A private ceremony at the Supreme Court will begin at 9:30 a.m. A private funeral service and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 23.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff for victims of Virginia Beach slaying

Monday, June 3, 2019

Flag Lowering ( 6/3/19) (Virginia Beach)

Acting Governor Cyrus Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff Wednesday 4/24/19

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Flag Lowering - 4/24/19 (Deputy Justin DeRosier)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin DeRosier, 29, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Deputy DeRosier was killed in the line of duty on April 13, 2019.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, April 24.

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

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd, at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. A live video feed of the service will also be available at the New Life Church, 2441 42nd Avenue, in Longview, Washington.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Flags at half-staff Thursday

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Flag Lowering - 3/28/19 (Deputy Ryan Thompson)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson, 42, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Deputy Thompson was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 2019.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, March 28.

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

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on March 28 at the Nicholson Pavilion, 715 E. Dean Nicholson Blvd., on the Central Washington University Campus in Ellensburg, Washington.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff Friday

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of former Representative John David Dingell, Jr. of Michigan. Representative Dingell passed away at the age of 92.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, February 9, 2019, or first thing Monday morning, February 11.

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

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff Saturday

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of East Olympia Volunteer Fire Captain John Ostergard, 63, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, January 5, 2019. 

Captain Ostergard suffered a medical emergency while on the scene of a December 14 structure fire south of Yelm.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, January 4, 2019. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, January 5, or first thing Monday morning, January 7.

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

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on January 5 at the Mountain View Church of the Nazarene, 940 Israel Road SW in Tumwater. The service is open to the public and is full line-of-duty honors.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff 12-9 for US Army Sgt. Jasso

Friday, December 7, 2018

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of U.S. Army Sgt. Leandro “Lando” Antonio Jasso, 25, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, December 9, 2018. 

Sgt. Jasso was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan on November 24, 2018.

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

Funeral services for Sgt. Jasso will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Cascade High School in Leavenworth. Services will start at 11am at the main gym of the high school, where Sgt. Jasso graduated in 2012. The event is open to the public.

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff for President George H.W. Bush

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Acting Governor Duane Davidson (Washington State Treasurer) hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of former United States President George H.W. Bush who passed away on November 30, 2018 at the age of 94.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, December 31, 2018.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Flags at half-staff for victims of tragedy in Pittsburgh

Tuesday, October 30, 2018


Flag Lowering - 10/29/18 (Tragedy in Pittsburgh, PA)

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Cyrus Habib 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 tragedy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Flags at half-staff Sunday

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Flag Lowering - 10/7/18 (National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service)

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Cyrus Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, October 5, 2018. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on October 7, 2018, or first thing Monday morning, October 8, 2018.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

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October 5, 2018

Fire Prevention Week, 2018

By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

During Fire Prevention Week, we renew our commitment to preparedness, fire safety awareness, and individual responsibility. We also honor our brave firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their families, as well as those firefighters who continue to put themselves in harm's way to safeguard our lives and property. Our Nation's firefighters are heroes, and they deserve our deepest respect and gratitude for the selfless service they provide to our communities.

Each year, an average of 1.4 million fires burn in the United States, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries along with billions of dollars in direct property damage. This year, in the Western and Midwestern parts of the country, wildfires of unprecedented scale and scope have threatened local wildlife and the environment and have severely impacted local and regional economies through their devastating effect on agriculture and tourism industries. In many areas, I have declared the wildfires a major disaster and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts. My Administration remains committed to providing help to those affected.

As we mark Fire Prevention Week, all Americans must be vigilant and take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of fire and to protect their families and property. It is critical to look for places in the home where fires can start, identify potential hazards, and take the steps needed to prevent these devastating fires. It is also important to regularly check and maintain smoke alarms, as these devices can provide life-saving warnings if there is a fire in the home. If a smoke alarm rings, it is essential to respond quickly, as you may have only minutes to escape safely. Furthermore, you should at least identify two ways to exit every room, ensuring all doors and windows leading to the outside open easily and are free of clutter. The National Fire Protection Association's "Look. Listen. Learn." campaign reinforces these basic but essential practices that every American must follow to help ensure fire safety.


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Flags at half-staff: Patriot Day

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Flag Lowering - 9/11/18 (Patriot Day)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 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 September 11, 2018.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff until Sept 2 for Sen. John McCain

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Flag Lowering – August 27 – Sept 2, 2018 (Senator John McCain)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, August 27, 2018, in memory of Senator John McCain who passed away on August 25 at the age of 81 from cancer.

Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

The Senator will lie in state on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, in Arizona state at the Arizona State Capitol, followed by a 10am memorial service to be held at the National Phoenix Baptist Church.

Then on Friday in Washington, D.C., Sen. McCain will lie in state at the United States Capitol. On Friday a memorial service in Washington, D.C. will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. It will be followed by a private ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy where he will buried.

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

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff Tuesday

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Flag Lowering - 7/31/18 (Officer Diego Moreno)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno, 35, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Officer Moreno was killed in the line of duty on July 22, 2018.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

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

A public memorial service will be held on July 31, 2018, beginning at 1:00 pm, at ShoWare Center, 625 W. James Street, Kent, Washington. The public can view the procession of police vehicles on Fourth Avenue between Willis Street and West James Street beginning at 11:15 am.

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff for Capital Gazette victims in Annapolis

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Flag Lowering - July 3, 2018 (Annapolis, Maryland)

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation dated July 3, 2018, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence at Annapolis, Maryland on June 28, 2018.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

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

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Flags at half-staff: Memorial Day

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018, in recognition of Memorial Day.

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

Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on May 28 or first thing Tuesday morning, May 29, 2018.

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

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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