Honoring the Victims of the Mass Shooting

Oct 1st through sunset Oct 5th, 2025

WHEREAS, on October 1, 2025, a tragic mass shooting occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuring dozens more; and WHEREAS, the State of Nevada mourns the loss of life and stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the entire Las Vegas community; NOW, THEREFORE, I, [Governor Name], Governor of the State of Nevada, do hereby order that flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings and grounds from October 1, 2025, until sunset on October 5, 2025, in memory of the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting.

Source: https://gov.nv.gov/proclamation-las-vegas-shooting-2025-10-01/

Honor of Isabella Oscarson

Boise, Idaho — Governor Brad Little has ordered all U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the life of Isabella Oscarson, a dedicated member of the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) fire crew who died in the line of duty. Oscarson was killed after being struck by a falling tree while battling a wildfire.

“Idahoans are grieving the loss of Isabella Oscarson, a promising young woman whose life was cut far too short while serving the people of Idaho as a wildland firefighter. Her loss is felt deeply by the firefighting community and beyond. Please join Teresa and me in praying for Isabella’s loved ones and her Idaho Department of Lands team,” Governor Little said in a news release.

The flags are to remain at half-staff at all state buildings, agencies, and public institutions until sunrise on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in accordance with Idaho law.

Honoring Victims of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Shooting

Sep 28th through sunset Oct 3rd, 2025

The State of Michigan is remembering the lives lost at the Grand Blanc church shooting by lowering flags across the state to half-staff. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol and public buildings across Michigan to be lowered immediately to half-staff to honor the victims who were killed during the Sunday shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc.

Source: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/09/28/whitmer-lowers-flags-to-honor-victims-of-shooting-at-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints

Honoring Victims of Church Shooting

Sep 28th through sunset Oct 3rd, 2025

To honor the victims who were killed during the Sunday shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township in Genesee County. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol and public buildings across Michigan to be lowered immediately to half-staff. Whitmer encourages all Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations to display the flag at half-staff.

Source: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/09/28/whitmer-lowers-flags-to-honor-victims-of-shooting-at-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints

Honoring Fallen Wisconsin Firefighters

Flags at Half-Staff for Wisconsin Firefighters

As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which is hosted by the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial.

In May, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #258 ordering the flags to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 4, 2025, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Executive Order #258 also ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, in recognition of the Final Alarm Ceremony, and again on Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, in observance of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, 2025, as established by state statute.

“We owe firefighters and all of our state’s dedicated first responders an incredible debt of gratitude, as every day they go to work they put their own health, lives, and safety at risk to serve others in their darkest hours,” said Gov. Evers. “Throughout the year, we lower the flags in honor of those who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty, not only as a sign of respect and appreciation for their commendable commitment to service, but as a measure of thanks to the families, loved ones, and colleagues they left behind and that their hero’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

Previously, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend had been held in October, but beginning in 2023, the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation moved the observance from October to May. However, in Wisconsin, Wis. Stat. 995.225(1) still designates each week annually during which October 9 falls as Fire Prevention Week and designates the Saturday at the end of Fire Prevention Week as Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day.

Executive Order #258 subsequently orders the flags to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, in recognition of the Final Alarm Ceremony, and on Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, in honor of Fire Prevention Week, which features observances, ceremonies, exercises, and activities related to fire safety education, and culminates with the observance of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day in recognition of the firefighters of this state who made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties over the course of the year. A copy of the governor’s forthcoming 2025 Fire Prevention Week proclamation is available here. A copy of the governor’s forthcoming Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day proclamation is available here.

Executive Order #258 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025.

Source: https://www.wispolitics.com/2025/gov-evers-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-wisconsin-firefighters-who-have-given-their-lives-in-the-line-of-duty/#:~:text=MADISON%20%E2%80%94%20As%20previously%20announced%2C%20on,which%20is%20hosted%20by%20the

Honoring Former Governor Joseph Flores

Sep 27th through sunset Sep 30th, 2025

WHEREAS, Joseph Flores, the former Governor of Guam, passed away on September 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, Governor Flores dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of the people of Guam; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to honor the memory of Governor Flores and recognize his contributions to the island; NOW, THEREFORE, I, [Governor Name], Governor of Guam, do hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Government of Guam shall be flown at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds of the Government of Guam from September 27, 2025, until sunset on September 30, 2025, the day of interment.

Source: https://governor.guam.gov/press-release-and-executive-orders/

Honoring Minnesota Firefighters

Governor Walz Directs Flags to Half-Staff for Minnesota Fallen Firefighters

Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 28, to honor Minnesota firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. This order occurs annually in honor of Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

“Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep Minnesotans safe,” said Governor Walz. “We lower our flags to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and to recognize the families who carry their legacy forward.”

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Minnesota’s fallen firefighters and their families.

Source: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/flag-status/

Honoring Firefighters Kulikowski and Thompson

Governor Orders Flags Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters Brenna Kulikowski and Damon Thompson

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 26, in honor of Brenna Kulikowski and Saturday, Sept. 27, in honor of Damon Thompson. Both Timber Mesa Fire District firefighters lost their lives in a vehicle collision in the line of duty on Sept. 14 and will be laid to rest in the days ahead.

Brenna Kulikowski’s memorial will be held on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Show Low High School Auditorium. Her obituary can be read here: https://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/obituaries/brenna-kulikowski

Damon Thompson’s memorial will be held on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Show Low High School Auditorium. His obituary can be read here: https://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/obituaries/damon-thompson

Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:

“These two heroes are missed but will never be forgotten. They both embodied public service as firefighters who served the White Mountains region and the entire state selflessly. I send my deepest condolences to Brenna’s husband and daughter, to Damon’s fiancée and to both of their parents, siblings, extended families, communities and colleagues.”

Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.

Source: https://az.gov/half-staff-notices