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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, June 13. 2008

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Antioch Soldier

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. John D. Aragon of Antioch, CA:

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Posted by Harrison C. in Half-staff News at 10:18 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Friday, June 6. 2008

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Escondido Soldier

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Cody R. Legg, of Escondido, CA:

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Posted by Harrison C. in Half-staff News at 10:16 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Monday, June 2. 2008

Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Los Angeles Soldier: Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez, of Los Angeles, CA:

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Tuesday, January 11. 2005

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Twentynine Palms Marine Lance Cpl. Julio C. CisnerosAlvarez

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Julio C. CisnerosAlvarez, of Pharr, TX, who was stationed at Twentynine Palms, CA:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 16:22 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Twentynine Palms Marine Sgt. Zachariah S. Davis

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Zachariah S. Davis, of Twentynine Palms, CA, who was stationed at Twentynine Palms, CA:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 16:21 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Friday, January 7. 2005

Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Monday 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 Monday, January 10, 2005, in honor of Staff Sergeant Jason A. Lehto, of Mt. Clemens, who died December 28 while on active duty in Iraq. Flags should return to full staff Tuesday, January 11.

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 17:05 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

Wednesday, January 5. 2005

Codey Orders Flags to Fly Half-Staff to Honor Tsunami Victims

(TRENTON) – Acting Governor Richard J. Codey today signed an executive order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff through Friday in recognition and mourning of the victims of the tsunami that struck South Asia and resulted in the death of more than 155,000 people.

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 17:04 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Camp Pendleton Marine Lance Cpl. Jason E. Smith

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Jason E. Smith, of Phoenix, AZ, who was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 09:50 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Modesto Soldier Pfc. Oscar Sanchez

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Pfc. Oscar Sanchez, of Modesto, CA:

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Monday, January 3. 2005

Governor Schwarzenegger Honors the Memory of the Victims of the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunamis

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger honored victims of the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunamis by ordering Capitol flags and flags at all state buildings flown at half-staff.

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 16:56 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Anaheim Seaman Pablito Pena Briones, Jr.

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Navy Seaman Pablito Pena Briones, Jr., of Anaheim, CA:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 09:51 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Wednesday, December 29. 2004

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of California Soldiers

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Robert S. Johnson, of Castro Valley, CA and Spc. Jonathan Castro, of Corona, CA:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 17:03 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Three Camp Pendleton Marines

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the statement regarding the deaths of three Camp Pendleton Marines:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 16:58 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Monday, December 27. 2004

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Twentynine Palms Marine Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche

Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche, of Lena, Il, who was stationed at Twentynine Palms, CA:

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Posted by viavr in Half-staff News at 17:04 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Friday, December 17. 2004

Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Three Camp Pendleton Marines: Staff Sgt. Melvin L. Blazer, Lance Cpl. Hilario F. Lopez, Lance Cpl. Gregory P. Rund

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the death of three Camp Pendleton Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:

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