Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 13, 2026
Contact: Maren Stewart
maren.stewart@state.mn.us <claire.lancaster@state.mn.us>
612-594-1721
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham
[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota immediately and until sunset on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11, 2026.
*“Senator Lindsey Graham displayed a dedication to public service, from serving in the United States Air Force and the South Carolina Air National Guard to a decades-long career in public office,” *said Governor Walz.* “Gwen and I extend our deepest condolences to Senator Graham’s family, friends, staff, constituents, and all others who are mourning his passing.”*
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.
A copy of the Governor’s proclamation can be found here [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MNGOV/2026/07/13/file_attachments/3713128/07.13.26%20Senator%20Lindsey%20Graham%20Flags%20at%20Half-Staff.Signed.pdf ].
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Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 13, 2026) – In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately and remain at half-staff until 6 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 18, in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly Saturday, July 11.
Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at https://governor.ky.gov/flag-status.
Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/07/death-of-senator-lindsey-graham/
Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham
Pursuant to an order by the President Donald J. Trump, flags shall be lowered immediately to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. Flags should remain lowered until 6 P.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2026. As a matter of flag protocol, no flag should fly higher than the US flag when it is displayed at half-staff.
DEATH OF SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM
Proclamations [ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamations/ ] July 13, 2026
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Lindsey Graham, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half‑staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.
DONALD J. TRUMP
Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamations/
Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham
Pursuant to the direction of President Donald J. Trump, flags should be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.
Flags should remain lowered until 6 P.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Source: https://gov.texas.gov/contact
Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham
President Donald J. Trump ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at 6:00pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
This is in honor of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away yesterday, Saturday, July 11, 2026. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland Flag is lowered to half-staff. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
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Honoring Lindsey Graham’s Legacy
The Governor orders that flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff immediately and to remain at half-staff until further order in honor of Lindsey Graham and in recognition of his extraordinary legacy and lifetime of dedicated service to South Carolina and the United States.
The Governor requests that flags over state buildings and buildings of the political subdivisions of this State similarly be flown at half-staff for this purpose.
Source: Email from: SC.GOV No Reply on: 2026-07-12T15:09:15.000Z
Honoring Firefighter Nick Hutcherson
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on July 11 in honor of the memorial of firefighter Nick Hutcherson. Assigned to the Pittman Valley Helitack Crew at North Kaibab National Forest, Hutcherson tragically died in the line of duty fighting the Knowles Fire in Colorado. He was 27 years old.
Hutcherson, who is from Glendale, and two others who were killed on June 27 were part of an elite interagency crew that responds quickly to fires.
“My heart breaks for the family and crewmates of Nick Hutcherson, an Arizonan who died responding to the Knowles Fire in Colorado,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “He’s a hero who embodied the courage and selflessness of our wildland fire service. We owe him a debt of gratitude we can never repay. Arizona stands with his loved ones and others who died and were injured fighting the fire.”
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Source: http://az.gov/half-staff-notices
Honoring Maj. Brad Hovey
*OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR*
*Governor Kim Reynolds *★ *Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer*
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 9, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Nahas, (515) 415-8303, heather.nahas@governor.iowa.gov
*Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey* DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Friday, July 10, until sunset on Friday, July 17, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey. Maj. Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He was killed during a B-52 flight test mission on June 15, 2026. “Maj. Brad Hovey lived and served with honor and distinction, and we are forever grateful for his service,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. “My family’s prayers remain with Maj. Hovey’s wife and children, parents, brothers, and in-laws, as they prepare to lay their loved one to rest. As a state, we grieve his loss together, and we stand united in our support of his family.” Flags will be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect. # # #
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Honoring SuzAnne Handshoe
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Kendallville Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe who died on June 29, 2026.
Mayor Handshoe served our nation in the United States Marine Corps for over 20 years, including assignments in Hawaii, Japan, the Pentagon, and the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
She went on to continue her service in Kendallville, being elected Mayor in 2003 and serving for 20 years retiring in 2024.
Governor Braun has ordered flags to be lowered in Noble County from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the day of Mayor Handshoe’s funeral.
Governor Braun encourages all Hoosiers in Noble County to help honor Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe by lowering flags to half-staff at their homes and businesses.
Honoring Sergeant Devin A. Seibel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Ally Sullivan | ally.sullivan@state.co.us | (720) 668-1681
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Sergeant Devin A. Seibel
Flags at half staff from sunrise to sunset July 2nd, 2026
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to half staff in honor of Sergeant Devin A. Seibel who died on May 31, 2026 at Erbil Airbase, Iraq in support of Operations Inherent Resolve. Sergeant Devin A. Seibel was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado. Flags are ordered to fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 2nd the day of Sergeant Seibel’s memorial.
“Brave members of our military put their lives on the line every day. In Colorado, we are proud of our brave service members and no sacrifice goes unnoticed. My thoughts are with Sergeant Devin A. Seibel’s family and loved ones on the day of Sergeant Seibel’s memorial as we lower our flags across our state. May he rest in peace,” said Governor Polis.