Honoring Marian A. Van Landingham
Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of the Honorable Marian A. Van Landingham
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half‑staff on all state and local buildings in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of former Marian A. Van Landingham. We honor her decades of service to the Commonwealth as an advocate for the arts, legislator, and community servant.
I hereby order that the flag shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and remain at half‑staff until sunset.
Ordered on this, the 17th day of April, 2026. Sincerely, Abigail D. Spanberger, Governor
Source: Email from: Virginia Office of the Governor on 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Honoring Carl “Levi” Evans
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half‑staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, April 17, 2026, in honor of Greeley County firefighter and former deputy sheriff Carl “Levi” Evans, who died in the line of duty last week.
“From his time serving in the sheriff’s office to his commitment as a volunteer firefighter, Levi Evans was dedicated to protecting his community,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The loss of a first responder is always a tragedy. My thoughts go out to Levi’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half‑staff, visit: https://www.governor.ks.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors.
Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSOG/bulletins/41312af
Honoring Officer Gregory T. Triplett
Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all police stations across Missouri; all sheriffs’ offices across Missouri; all Missouri State Highway Patrol general and troop headquarters across Missouri; and all government buildings in St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis, Missouri, for one full day on April 13, 2026, from sunrise to sunset in honor of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Gregory T. Triplett.
You can access the proclamation here https://governor.mo.gov/proclamations/governor-kehoe-orders-flags-fly-half-staff-honor-st-louis-metropolitan-police. State government departments are responsible for distributing this information throughout your department for compliance with this order.
Sincerely,
OA FMDC
Honoring Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Governor Polis Orders Flag to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Day of Memorial
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 13, 2026, to honor the former United States Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell on the day of his memorial.
“Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell served in uniform, in the Colorado state house, the U.S House of Representatives, the United States Senate, and on the 1964 Olympics judo team, representing Colorado with compassion and devotion. His commitment to addressing the issues that Coloradans care most about through bipartisanship and his leadership to strengthen tribal relations made Colorado and the nation stronger,” said Governor Polis.
Governor Polis previously announced that flags would be lowered on the day of the service to mark the Senator’s passing. In that initial announcement, Governor Polis reflected on Senator Campbell’s legacy as a public servant, veteran, and Olympic athlete, noting that his contributions leave a lasting legacy to the state and nation.
The public memorial service is scheduled to take place on April 13, 2026 at the Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio, beginning at 1 pm.
Honoring Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kentucky Airman
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 11, in honor of a Kentucky airman who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
According to the U.S. Department of War, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, died March 12 in the crash of a KC-135 refueling tanker in western Iraq. She was assigned to 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
A funeral service for Pruitt will be held Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Cox’s Creek, Kentucky.
Individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status [ https://governor.ky.gov/flag-status ].
Honoring Justice Evelyn Wilson
Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup on Tuesday, April 7, to sundown on Thursday, April 9, in honor of former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson. Justice Wilson died on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of Justice Wilson’s passing,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Throughout her long career as an attorney, judge, and justice, she served Kansans with integrity and character. My sincere condolences go out to her family, friends, and former colleagues during this difficult time.”
To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half-staff, visit: https://www.governor.ks.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors.
Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSOG/bulletins/411c3c2
Honoring Captain Seth Koval
Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Captain Seth Koval
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Seth Koval, who was killed in action overseas in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12, 2026.
Captain Koval served as a machinist with the 122nd Fighter Wing of the Indiana Air National Guard. After graduating from Purdue University, he transferred to the Ohio Air National Guard as a combat pilot and instructor.
“Maureen and I are praying for the family and loved ones of Capt. Seth R. Koval of Mooresville, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation in uniform. Capt. Koval answered the call to defend our freedoms, and his courage and service will never be forgotten. All Hoosiers join in honoring his life and keeping his family, fellow Airmen, and the Mooresville community in our prayers.” – Governor Mike Braun
Governor Braun has ordered flags to be lowered statewide at all state facilities from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 4, 2026, as the family honors the remarkable life of Captain Seth Koval.
Governor Braun encourages all Hoosiers to help honor Captain Koval by lowering flags to half-staff at their homes and businesses.
Honoring Paula Hollinger
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff. This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half‑staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
This is the day of interment for former State Senator and Delegate Paula Hollinger, who passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Paula Hollinger represented Legislative District 11 in the State Senate from 1987‑2007; and Legislative Districts 12, then 11, in the House of Delegates from 1979 to 1987.
Source: http://sos.maryland.gov/Pages/Services/PastFlagStatus.aspx
Honoring Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Friday
in Honor of Kentucky Soldier
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
According to the U.S. Department of War, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died March 8 from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado.
A memorial service for Pennington, who was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant, was held at Central Hardin High School Saturday. Inurnment of Pennington’s remains at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff will take place in a private ceremony Friday.
Individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.
Honoring Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady
*REMINDER: Flags remain at half-staff in honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady until sunset on Saturday, March 21*
DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to remain at half-staff in honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady until sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Their funerals and interment will be held earlier in the day. The two Iowa soldiers with the U.S. Army Reserve 103rd Sustainment Command were killed in action in Kuwait on March 1, 2026.
At sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026, flags will return to full-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be raised to full-staff on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions should also return their flags to full‑staff at sunset.
Source: Email from: State Of Iowa on 2026-03-20T19:03:44.000Z