Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Nov 3rd through (to be determined).
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Vice President. DENVER – On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, following the lowering of flags by the President, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags across Colorado to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags will remain at half-staff until interment.
Honoring Vice President Cheney
Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering of Flags to Honor The Passing Of Vice President Cheney
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. According to the U.S. Flag Code, flags should be lowered to half-staff following the death of a former vice president, from the day of death until interment.
In light of the former vice president’s passing, Governor Meyer issued the following statement:
“Vice President Cheney believed in the promise of America as a shining beacon on the hill. Lauren and I are thinking of his wife, daughters, and entire family tonight as they process this immense loss.”
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Honoring Former U.S. Vice President Richard “Dick” Cheney
Nov 4th through (to be determined).
Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Vice President Richard “Dick” Cheney. Jefferson City — Today, in honor of former U.S. Vice President Richard “Dick” Cheney and in accordance with 4 U.S. Code §7, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in the State of Missouri, beginning today and continuing through the day of the former vice president’s interment, which has yet to be announced. “Vice President Cheney devoted his life to serving our nation with honor and distinction,” Governor Kehoe said. “Throughout his decades of public service, he exemplified unwavering commitment to the United States’ security and prosperity. In recognition of his long and distinguished career, we honor his life of service by lowering the flags across Missouri.” Cheney’s career in public service spanned more than four decades. He served as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford, represented Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives, and later served as Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush. From 2001 to 2009, he was Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush. On November 3, former Vice President Cheney, 84, passed away due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
Honoring Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Nov 4th through (to be determined).
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Vice President Dick Cheney
Flags at the White House Flown at Half-Staff for Dick Cheney
Around midday on Tuesday, the White House said flags should fly at half-staff for Cheney. As the AP explained, a statement on the VP would usually precede the order to lower flags…
The White House Press office aides confirmed the flags had been lowered in remembrance of the Republican former vice president. A Proclamation is expected to be released by the President.
The death of a former Vice President is covered by 4 U.S. Code § 7, which is part of the US Flag Code. According to this section, the flag is to be flown at half-staff from the day of death until interment.
Honoring Kathy Karpan, Former Secretary of State
Nov 3rd through sunset
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Monday, November 3rd, the day of interment, and remain at half-staff until sundown to mourn the loss of former Secretary of State Kathy Karpan. Karpan was born in Rock Springs and later moved with her family to Rawlins. She lived much of her adult life in Cheyenne, serving as Wyoming Secretary of State from 1987 to 1995. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon Law School. Karpan delighted in showing guests to her home the photograph of her shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy when JFK visited Laramie on September 25, 1963. President Bill Clinton appointed Karpan to serve as the first female director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Karpan passed away at the age of 83.
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Honoring Richard Stallings
Flag Status Notice: Honoring Former Congressman Richard Stallings
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR:
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad
Little ordered the lowering of U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags immediately until sunrise on Thursday, October 30 to honor the life of former Congressman Richard Stallings.
Stallings, a Democrat, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1985 to 1993 and later served on the Pocatello City Council.
“Richard Stallings exemplified a lifelong dedication to the people of Idaho, and his enduring legacy of public service will long be remembered,” Governor Little said.
Honoring Lewiston Tragedy Victims
Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered on Saturday to Mark Two Years Since Lewiston Tragedy
October 24, 2025
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in remembrance of the victims and to honor the survivors of the tragedy in Lewiston. Tomorrow marks two years since the shootings at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston that took the lives of eighteen people and injured many others.
The Governor issued the following statement:
“As we mourn and pay tribute to those we lost two years ago, I hope all Maine people will support the victims’ loved ones and all those who were injured by showing the love that we have in our hearts for each other,” said Governor Mills. “Although nothing can lessen their loss, we grieve with the families of the victims and the survivors of the Lewiston tragedy so that no one feels alone. We open our hearts to those who were injured and to those who are still struggling with the aftermath of that night. And we offer unending gratitude to the people whose heroic actions saved lives and set us on the long and winding road to healing.”
Honoring Delegate Charles J. Otto
The Maryland flag shall be raised to full-staff at sunset on Friday, October 24, 2025, the day of interment for Delegate Charles J. Otto, who passed away on October 17, 2025.
This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is in honor of Delegate Charles J. Otto, who passed away today, Friday, October 17, 2025. The Maryland flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). Delegate Otto represented Legislative District 38A.
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Honoring Don Perdue
Governor Patrick Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of Don Perdue
October 20, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags lowered to half staff at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state buildings in Wayne County to remember the life and service of Don Perdue. The flag order begins at Noon on October 20, 2025, and remains until sunset on the day of internment.
“It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of former Delegate Don Perdue,” said Governor Morrisey. “For nearly two decades, he served the people of Wayne County and all of West Virginia in the House of Delegates. His leadership as chairman of the House Health Committee left a lasting impact on our state. Denise and my prayers go out to his friends and family.”
Don C. Perdue, who represented Wayne County in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1999 to 2016, formerly chaired the House Health Committee. During his tenure, he served the Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and Nineteenth Districts. He was a pharmacist and the executive director of the Wayne County Economic Development Authority. Perdue was born in Kenova, West Virginia, earning bachelors of science degrees in chemistry from Marshall University and in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University.