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  • 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, then raised to the top of the staff.

  • The flag shall be flown at half-staff thirty days from the death of the President or a former President; ten days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.

  • Or as ordered by Presidential Proclamation.

Friday, July 28. 2006

Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Michael Dickinson II of Battle Creek who died July 17 while on active duty in Iraq.  Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, August 2.

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Thursday, July 27. 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of San Francisco Police Officer Nick-Tomasito Birco

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of San Francisco Police Officer Nick-Tomasito Birco of South San Francisco:

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Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Fort Irwin Soldier: Specialist Andrew Velez

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Specialist Andrew Velez of Lubbock, TX:

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Wednesday, July 26. 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Stockton Soldier: Staff Sgt. Jason M. Evey

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Jason M. Evey of Stockton:

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Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Woodlake Soldier: Spc. Manuel J. Holguin

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Manuel J. Holguin of Woodlake:

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Monday, July 24. 2006

Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Wednesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in honor of Army Sergeant Al’kaila T. Floyd of Grand Rapids who died July 13 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq.  Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, July 27.

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Friday, July 21. 2006

Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Duane Dreasky of Novi who died July 8 from injuries sustained while on active duty in Iraq.  Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, July 26.

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Thursday, July 20. 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine: Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer of Fitchburg, MA:

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Tuesday, July 18. 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Cottonwood Soldier: Sgt. Thomas B. Turner

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Thomas B. Turner Jr. of Cottonwood:

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Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Huntington Park Soldier: Sgt. Andres J. Contreras

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Andres J. Contreras of Huntington Park:

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Monday, July 17. 2006

Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Wednesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq

LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered for one day on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in honor of Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks of Rapid River who died July 8 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full-staff on Thursday, July 20.

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Wednesday, July 12. 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Department of Motor Vehicles Employee David Gallegos

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of David Gallegos of Chula Vista:

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Tuesday, July 11. 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of San Francisco Soldier

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Christopher Rose of San Francisco:

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Saturday, July 8. 2006

Corzine Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor U.S. Air Force Airman Carl Jerome Ware, Jr.

TRENTON – In honor of U.S. Air Force Airman Carl Jerome Ware, Jr., Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.

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Corzine Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor U.S. Air Force Airman Carl Jerome Ware, Jr.

TRENTON – In honor of U.S. Air Force Airman Carl Jerome Ware, Jr., Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, July 12, 2006.

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