State Representative Kevin Ryan

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Governor Lamont Directs State Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of State Representative Kevin Ryan

11/24/2025

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of State Representative Kevin Ryan (D-Ledyard, Montville, Norwich), who passed away yesterday.

State flags should be lowered effective immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined. The Office of the Governor will send out a notification indicating when flags should be returned to full staff.

“Kevin Ryan was among the most dedicated and enthusiastic legislators, who was devoted to his district and serving the people of Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich,” Governor Lamont said. “He loved public service and was always ready and willing to listen to the views of the people he represented and take action to support their interests. Throughout my tenure as governor, Kevin has been one of the friendliest legislators that I’ve had the opportunity to work with, and I am going to miss his clever, sharp, and humorous personality. On behalf of the State of Connecticut, I send my deepest condolences to Kevin’s friends, family, and colleagues in the General Assembly.”

“I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Kevin Ryan since we were both elected to the legislature in 1992,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “Throughout his time in office, he was an ardent advocate for his district and Eastern Connecticut. Kevin never failed to stand up for the working families of our state, helping to shape Connecticut’s public health and labor laws. And, whether it was by educating our college students in his day job or entertaining my own children when they visited the legislature, Kevin was deeply committed to enriching the lives of our youngest residents. He was not just known in our legislature but to legislators across the country through his work with the National Conference of Legislators. Kevin’s personality was larger than life. His quick wit and keen sense of humor will be deeply missed by myself and so many at the State Capitol.”

In accordance with the governor’s directive, the state flag will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, and any other private entities and government subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for this same duration of time.

Retraction Notice

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Former Governor Carl Gutierrez

It was previously reported on this post that former Governor Carl Gutierez of Guam had passed away on November 18, 2025. This information was incorrect.

After direct confirmation with the Governor’s family, we can state clearly that he is alive. We sincerely regret the error and any distress it may have caused.

This mistake originated from an automated parsing error of official government sources. We have since updated our procedures to ensure stricter verification before publishing, including additional checks of source material.

We remain committed to accuracy and transparency, and we thank the Governor’s family for bringing this to our attention.

Honoring Victims of Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy

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Nov 21st through (to be determined).

Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed in the attack: Tamara Durand, 52; Wilhelm Hospel, 81; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanna Owen, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Jackson Sparks, 8. “Four years ago, six of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones were senselessly killed in the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy, forever changing the lives of folks and families in the community and across our state, and each year since, we’ve come together to honor them, their loved ones who carry on their memory, and all those who were affected by this horrific and tragic act of violence,” said Gov. Executive Order #279 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025.

Source: https://dma.wi.gov/resources/flags/

Honoring Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States

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Nov 4th through (to be determined).

In accordance with United States Code, Title 4, the United States Flag shall fly at half-staff effective immediately. This is in honor of former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, who passed away yesterday, Monday, November 3, 2025. The United States Flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff as well. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag.

Source: https://sos.maryland.gov/pages/services/pastflagstatus.aspx

Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Councilmember Tasha Kama

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Nov 4th through (to be determined).

Governor Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi, effective immediately. This action is to honor the life and legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney and Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama.

Source: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/office-of-the-governor-flag-order-gov-green-lowers-flags-in-honor-of-the-late-vice-president-dick-cheney/