U.S. flags have, by presidential decree, begun being flown at half-staff in honor of the life of entertainer Dolly Parton. … More
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Flags ordered flown at half-staff each May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day
The U.S. flag was flying at half-staff today (Friday, May 15, 2026) across the country in honor of Peace Officers … More
U.S. flags flown at half-staff today (May 3, 2026) for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
U.S. flags were supposed to be flown at half-staff today (Sunday, May 3, 2026) in observance of national Fallen Firefighters … More
Yet another shooting tragedy … and flags flying at half-staff
Flags remained flying at half-staff today (Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025) in the wake of the mass shooting at a Catholic … More
Peace Officers Memorial Day was marked during Police Week
I’m a bit late in posting this photo of a U.S. flag flying at half-staff in Naples, Fla., for Peace … More
U.S. flags being flown at half-staff in the wake of the death of Pope Francis
All U.S. flags should be flying flying at half-staff now in remembrance of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, … More
U.S. flags were back to full-staff this past week after honoring former President Jimmy Carter
I’m sure you noticed it, but I’ll remind everyone that U.S. flags returned to flying at full-staff this past week. … More
U.S. flags should be at half-staff in the aftermath of former President Carter’s death at 100
You should find all U.S. flags flying at half-staff today in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at … More
Honor the fallen on this Memorial Day 2024
Today is Memorial Day 2024 and on this May 27, here’s an example of the proper etiquette for the U.S. … More
Did your flag fly at half-staff on May 5 (today) in honor of fallen firefighters?
It’s sad that so few flags are flying at half-staff today (Sunday, May 5, 2024) on this National Fallen Firefighters … More
Flags again to half-staff following the death of Sen. Feinstein
All U.S. flags should be flown at half-staff (or half-mast, if they are on a vessel) now in honor of … More
On 9/11 anniversary that’s Patriot Day today, flags at half-staff (or -mast on a vessel)
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States that cost the lives of nearly 3,000 … More
A proper U.S. flag on Peace Officers Memorial Day
Today, Monday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day for 2023 as part of Police Week through Saturday. Unfortunately, a … More
U.S. flags back … yet again … to half-staff
Once again, U.S. flags are back at half-staff in remembrance of the victims of a mass shooting. The latest arrived … More
Please, let’s have U.S. flags back to flying high (not half-staff)
Unfortunately, U.S. flags have been at half-staff too many times in recent months. The latest was to remember the fallen … More
Another tragedy and U.S. flags have been back at half-staff
Sadly, U.S. flags are back at half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the school shootings in Uvalde, Texas. U.S. … More
U.S. flags back to flying high after a long weekend at half-staff in memory of victims of COVID
U.S. flags are again flying high as the recent long weekend’s stay at half-staff has ended. Here’s the flagpole at … More
U.S. flags should fly at half-staff (or half-mast on a vessel) for those who died of COVID
Flags of the United States are supposed to be flown at half-staff (or half-mast on a vessel) until sunset on … More
Make sure your U.S. flag is at the correct station
Collier County government and the county’s library system are usually spot-on for having U.S. flags at the proper station. Unfortunately, … More
Was your flag at half-staff today to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial?
A question: Was your community or home U.S. flag flying at half-staff on Oct. 3, 2021? It should have been … More
Our neighborhood flag was flown properly for 9/11 anniversary … was your flag at half-staff?
Our neighborhood’s flag was flying at half-staff yesterday, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 … which was the 20th anniversary of the … More
U.S. flags at half-staff in memory of the Atlanta murder victims
In case you haven’t noticed, U.S. flags are being flown at half-staff until Monday, March 22, 2021, in memory of … More
U.S. flag remains at half-staff in honor of the late Justice Ginsberg
The U.S. flag was still flying at half-staff when I visited the Coco River U.S. Post Office on the evening … More
Clouds, rain appropriate for flags at half-staff for Sebring shooting victims
The clouds on a dreary, wet and chilly Sunday morning in Naples, Fla., were an appropriate backdrop to flags flying … More