Governor Healey Orders Flags Lowered for National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 19, 2025, in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day and in honor of United States service members who are prisoners of war or missing in action.

Source: https://www.amherstma.gov/1729/Flags-in-Amherst

Governor Shapiro Orders Flags Half-Staff for Fallen York County Officers

Updated September 24, 2025

On Wednesday, September 17, in accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags on Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to remain at half-staff in honor of Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser — the three Northern York County Regional Police Department officers who were killed in the line of duty during the tragic shooting in North Codorus Township, York County.

Flags shall remain lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of interment, Thursday, September 25, 2025.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.

Source: https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/gov-shapiro-orders-flags-half-staff-honor-fallen-officers-york-c

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Magistrate Judge Erich Campbell

Post Date:09/19/2025

TOPEKA – Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities to honor Magistrate Judge and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell.

“From his time in the Army to his time on the bench, Judge Campbell demonstrated a commitment to public service,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We owe him a debt of gratitude for his leadership on behalf of Kansans and our country. My condolences go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”

Judge Campbell passed away on September 18, 2025, and flags will remain half-staff until he is interred on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half-staff, visit https://www.governor.ks.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors.

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Source: https://www.governor.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/780/55

Governor Hobbs Honors Fallen Firefighters

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters who tragically lost their lives on-duty in a vehicle crash late Sunday evening. Flags should be lowered on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in honor of Brenna Kulikowski and Thursday, Sept. 18, in honor of Damon Thompson.

Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“I’m devastated by the tragic loss of Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District firefighters Brenna Kulikowski and Damon Thompson in the line of duty this week. We deeply appreciate their brave and selfless service to Arizonans. We mourn along with the community, and we will never forget their legacies and sacrifice.”

Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.
Flag(s) Lowered: Arizona & American Flag
Notice Type: Other
Dates: 09/17/2025 to 09/18/2025
Source: https://az.gov/half-staff/other/gov-hobbs-orders-flags-half-staff-firefighters-killed-near-show-low

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Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Former Indiana Lawmaker

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has declared a period of mourning in parts of northwest Indiana to honor the life and service of Nancy Dembowski, a former Indiana lawmaker who died Monday, Sept. 15, at the age of 91.

Dembowski had a long career in public service, serving as Mayor of Knox for 10 years before becoming a state senator for the 5th District from 2002-2004 and a state representative for the 17th District from 2006-2012.

As part of this observance, the Governor has directed that flags be flown at half-staff in Starke County, where Dembowski resided, and in the 5th Senate District, which includes Porter, Jasper, Pulaski and White counties, effective immediately through sunset on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Governor Braun encourages residents, businesses and organizations in Starke County and across the 5th Senate District to join in lowering their flags in Dembowski’s honor.

https://events.in.gov/event/gov-mike-braun-orders-flags-at-half-staff-in-remembrance-of-former-indiana-lawmaker?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=State+of+Indiana

Consistent with protocol, Governor Mike Braun has declared a period of mourning in Dubois County to honor the life and service of Lucas Gehlhausen, a volunteer firefighter with the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Sunday, Sept. 7.

As part of this observance, the Governor has directed that flags be flown at half-staff in Dubois County, at the Indiana Statehouse and at the Indiana Law Enforcement and Firefighters Memorial, effective immediately through sunset on Friday, Sept. 19.

“Firefighter Gehlhausen was a Jasper native, farmer and 17-year member of the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department who lived a life defined by courage and care for others,” said Governor Braun. “My deepest condolences are with his family and fellow firefighters as they mourn this tremendous loss.”

Governor Braun encourages residents, businesses and organizations across Dubois County to join in lowering their flags in honor of Firefighter Gehlhausen.

Source: https://events.in.gov/event/gov-mike-braun-orders-period-of-mourning-and-flags-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-fallen-dubois-county-firefighter?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=State+of+Indiana

Former U.S. Representative Mary Rose Oakar Honored

In honor of the life and service of former U.S. Representative Mary Rose Oakar, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County as well as the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of her funeral, September 20, 2025.

Source: https://governor.ohio.gov/home/flag-status

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Karen Soli

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Karen Soli. She served in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm CT on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD.

Source: https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=36e8f27097cc36104696b12ef053af9a

Source: https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=31708