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Laura Zumbusch-Wood – Victoria Fire Department Firefighter

Reason: Victoria Fire Department Firefighter Laura Zumbusch-Wood Memorial

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-21

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-21

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All United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in honor and remembrance of Victoria Fire Department Firefighter Laura Zumbusch-Wood.

Source: Governor Tim Walz, State of Minnesota

Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada – Tremonton-Garland Police Department

Aug 18 – Aug 29, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in honor of Tremonton-Garland Police Department’s Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, who were killed in the line of duty.

Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position beginning immediately on Monday, Aug. 18 and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.

The Governor’s Office will send an additional notice indicating when flags may be returned to full staff.

The governor extends an invitation to all private citizens, businesses, and other organizations to participate in this recognition.

Source: Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox

Sergeant Caleb Eisworth – Former Governor of Louisiana

Reason: In honor of Sergeant Caleb Eisworth

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-16

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-20

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Today, the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana fly at half-staff in honor of fallen officer, Sergeant Caleb Eisworth.

He will always be remembered for his service and sacrifice on the Thin Blue Line.

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Eisworth. Please continue to lift up the Eisworth family in your prayers.

Source: Office of the Governor of Louisiana

Lyndell Peterson – former state legislator

Reason: Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Lyndell Peterson

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-18

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-18

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Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, August 18, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Lyndell Peterson. He served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1977 to 1994. Lyndell Peterson will be honored at the Central States Fair on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Source: Governor Larry Rhoden

For Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who was killed in the line of duty on July 26, 2025.The death of a law enforcement officer is always a tragedy, and Deputy Ming was taken far too soon,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “He made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community, and he will not be forgotten. My sincere condolences go out to Deputy Ming’s loved ones during this difficult time.Deputy Ming will be honored during services held on August 11, 2025.

Source: Governor Laura Kelly

U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. Herbert E. McLaughlin –

Reason: Half-Staff for U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. Herbert E. McLaughlin

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-09

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-09

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Source: Governor Tony Evers

Leland Kleinsasser – former state legislator

Reason: in honor of former state legislator Leland Kleinsasser

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-08

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-08

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Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 8, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Leland Kleinsasser. He served in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 1979 to 1980 and the South Dakota State Senate from 1981 to 1988. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm MT on Friday, August 8, at Bethel Mennonite Brethren Church in Yale, SD.

Source: Governor Larry Rhoden

Governor Stitt ordered flags to half-staff July 31, 2025 – August 14, 2025 to honor former Governor George Nigh.

Clark Gruening – former legislator

Reason: Flags at Half-Staff for Clark Gruening

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-08

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-08

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Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to be flown at half-staff August 8th in honor of Clark Gruening in accordance with the family’s wishes.

“Rose and I are saddened by the passing of Clark Gruening. He came from a long legacy of public service and devoted much of his life to Alaska’s future,” said Governor Dunleavy. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and all who knew him.”

Gruening served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1975 to 1978, representing Anchorage. A grandson of former territorial governor and U.S. Senator Ernest Gruening, he continued the family’s legacy of civic leadership and public service. A graduate of the University of Oregon and George Washington University Law School, Gruening also ran for U.S. Senate in 1980.

Source: Governor Mike Dunleavy

Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan) – wrestling legend

Reason: Hulk Hogan Memorial Flag Lowering

Half-Staff Start Date: 2025-08-01

Half-Staff End Date: 2025-08-01

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To commemorate his life and legacy, I hereby declare August 1, 2025, as “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida,” and direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida be lowered at the State Capitol in Tallahassee and all local and state buildings throughout Pinellas County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Source: Governor Ron DeSantis