Honoring Former Governor William Winter

Nov 16th through (to be determined).

WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi mourns the passing of former Governor William Winter, who dedicated his life to public service and improving education in our state; and WHEREAS, Governor Winter served the people of Mississippi with honor and distinction from 1980 to 1984; and WHEREAS, Governor Winter was a champion of civil rights and worked tirelessly to promote racial reconciliation and equal opportunity for all Mississippians; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tate Reeves, Governor of the State of Mississippi, do hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the State of Mississippi be flown at half-staff from sunrise on November 16, 2025 until sunset on November 18, 2025, in honor of the life and legacy of former Governor William Winter.

Source: https://governorreeves.ms.gov/flag-status/

Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Nov 7th through Sunset on November 20th, 2025.

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 on Friday, November 7, 2025, in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney and will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.

Source: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/?id=1055-712106

Honoring Firefighter Patrick Brady and Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Nov 15th through (to be determined).

Flags on State government buildings are currently at half-staff. Current Directives: Flags on all State government buildings be lowered on Saturday, November 15 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Patrick Brady, a New York City Fire Department firefighter who died in the line-of-duty on November 8, 2025. Flags will be lowered concurrently in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags on all state government buildings will be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on November 3, 2025. Flags will remain at half-staff until interment.

Source: https://ogs.ny.gov/flags-new-york-state-buildings

Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Nov 3rd through (to be determined).

Flags on all public buildings and grounds in New Hampshire are flying at half-staff. Governor Kelly Ayotte ordered the flags lowered in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney who died Monday at the age of 84. He was VP from 2001-to-2009 during the George W. Bush administration. The flags in the Granite State will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Cheney’s burial.

Source: https://thepulseofnh.com/flags-lowered-to-half-staff-in-nh/

Honoring Dick Cheney and Larry McKibben

Nov 7th through (to be determined).

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Dick Cheney who served as Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 alongside President George W. Bush. Dick Cheney also served in Congress and as Secretary of Defense. He was 84 years old. “Dick Cheney will be remembered as a remarkable statesman—in Congress and the Executive Branch, in times of peace and war, at home and abroad,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Above all, he will be remembered as a patriot, who dedicated his life to the service of his country. Kevin and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.” Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be 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.

Source: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2025-11-07/governor-reynolds-orders-flags-half-staff-honor-former-vice-president-dick-cheney

Honoring Navy Captain Thomas Edwin Scheurich

Nov 14th through (to be determined).

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 and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of United States Navy Captain Thomas Edwin Scheurich, who was declared missing in action on March 1, 1968, during the Vietnam War while serving his country with courage and devotion. After more than five decades, Captain Scheurich’s remains have been identified and will be laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on November 14, 2025. Virginia joins the nation in honoring Captain Scheurich with profound respect and gratitude for his selfless service and in recognizing the enduring strength and courage of his family.

Source: https://flagsexpress.com/blog/flags-half-staff/virginia/november-14-2025/Thomas-Scheurich/

Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Nov 13th through (to be determined).

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Dick Cheney who served as Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 alongside President George W. Bush. Dick Cheney also served in Congress and as Secretary of Defense. He was 84 years old. “Dick Cheney will be remembered as a remarkable statesman—in Congress and the Executive Branch, in times of peace and war, at home and abroad,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Above all, he will be remembered as a patriot, who dedicated his life to the service of his country. Kevin and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.” Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be 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.

Source: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2025-11-07/governor-reynolds-orders-flags-half-staff-honor-former-vice-president-dick-cheney