why is the flag at half mast in missouri?
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In accordance with Missouri State Statute 9.120, all flags at State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide on Friday, May 15, 2020 from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the sacrifices of the federal, state, county and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Friday, August 24, 2018, to sunset on Saturday, August 25, 2018, in honor and remembrance of former Congressman Leonard Boswell. ... Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed that the state flag of Arkansas fly at half-staff from sunrise, Thursday, December 5, 2019, to sunset, Friday, December 6, 2019, in tribute to the memory of United States Navy Storekeeper 1st Class John W. ... The governor has declared December 6, 2019 as John W.
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The flag is at half-staff in honor of U.S. Representative John Lewis of Georgia who died yesterday. ... Governor Inslee extended the half-staff respect in Washington state until Monday evening, July 20.
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Myrtle Beach City Government President Barack Obama issued a proclamation Sunday that the U.S. flag be lowered to half-staff immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset Thursday, November 19. At last report, Friday's terrorism bombings and assaults in France had killed 129 people and wounded more than 350 others.
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Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through tomorrow, Oct. 18, in honor of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. CHARLESTON, WV – As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of Representative Elijah E.
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States Are Lowering Their Flags in Honor of Those No Longer with Us. In Texas, U.S. and state flags are flying half-staff February 2 through the day of interment for Officer Alan McCollum. The Corpus Christi police officer was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop.
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Peace Officers Memorial Day All United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 15, 2020, in honor of Peace Officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
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Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags to fly at half-staff for one week to honor the more than 100 Kentuckians who have died due to COVID-19. “I am ordering that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning tomorrow morning and remaining that way until we get through this,” Gov. Beshear said.
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The move comes after multiple state leaders called on the governor to lower state flags to half mast to pay tribute to lives lost to racism. ... “Juneteenth serves as a time of reflection and as a time for more action to deliver justice for those who have faced racism throughout their lives."
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Gov. Gary Herbert announced Friday the state of Utah will be lowering both the American flag and the state flag at half-staff to honor the victims of COVID-19. State flags will be lowered Sunday at all state facilities and public grounds for the entire day.
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Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds of the way up the flagpole, with at least the height of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the flagpole.
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Gov. Greg Abbott granted permission to fly the United States and Texas flags at half-staff in honor of two McAllen police officers who were killed in the line of duty Saturday. ... “These two officers left an indelible mark on their community and the state of Texas.
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Trump added that flags will again be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. ... Earlier this month, the governors of several hard-hit states ordered their public buildings to fly flags at half-staff, including New York, Massachusetts and Colorado.
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Flags To Half Staff For Alexander Police Officer Scott Hutton. Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff in honor of Alexander Police Officer Scott Hutton. The flag will remain at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
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LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parish has ordered flags lowered to half-staff at all county buildings in honor of Nicholas Reyna and Eric Hill. ... As such, it is fitting that flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives.
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This day honors Fallen Heroes who have lost their lives in service to our State during the last year. This is to advise that Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff at noon, today, Thursday, April 30, 2020 in remembrance of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.