Flags at half-staff

December 13, 2007 -- TRENTON – In honor of United States Army Sergeant Eric J. Hernandez, New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, December 14.

The full text of the executive order is below.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 92

WHEREAS, United States Army Sergeant Eric J. Hernandez was born in Newburgh, New York, and raised in West Milford, New Jersey; and    » read more »

December 12, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory and honor of the four people onboard a medical transport helicopter that disappeared more than a week ago over Prince William Sound.

The air ambulance was en route from Cordova to Anchorage when it disappeared December 2, 2007. The body of flight nurse John Stumpff was recovered. Still missing are pilot Lance Brabham, 42, of Soldotna; paramedic Cameron Carter, 24, of Kenai, and patient Gaye McDowell, 60, of Cordova.    » read more »

December 06, 2007 -- FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of three Fort Campbell soldiers who died in the line of duty.

According to the Department of Defense, the soldiers, who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, died from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Bayji, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell.    » read more »

December 6, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today ordered that all U.S. and state flags in Nebraska be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of yesterday’s mall shooting in Omaha.

Flags were to be lowered for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Friday, Dec. 7, following a proclamation signed earlier this week by President George W. Bush. Flags in Nebraska will be lowered today and remain at half-staff through Sunday, Dec. 9.    » read more »

12/06/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Kyle Dayton, of El Dorado Hills, CA:

"Sergeant Kyle Dayton courageously served our country to protect the freedoms that each of us hold dear. Maria and I wish to express our deepest condolences and prayers to Kyle's family as they mourn the loss of their son. Our state has lost a valiant hero, whose legacy will be remembered with pride and gratitude."    » read more »

December 5, 2007 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today encouraged Michigan citizens to observe Pearl Harbor Day on Friday, December 7, by lowering flags across the state to half-staff and remembering those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.    » read more »

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

December 4, 2007 -- The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Blagojevich’s Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff on behalf of:

Marine Cpl. Allen C. Roberts
United States Marine Corps
Hometown: Arcola, Illinois

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags from sunrise to sunset at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel on:

Sunrise, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 until
Sunset, Friday, December 7, 2007

Source: Illinois Governor

Sgt. Ganczewski was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and a Meritorious Service Medal posthumously

November 28, 2007 -- SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of United States Army Sergeant Steven Ganczewski, 22, who lost his life while serving his country in Balad, Iraq, on Friday, November 16, 2007.

Sgt. Ganczewski was born in Albuquerque and later moved to Niagara Falls. He graduated from Niagara Fall High School in 2003 and entered the Army after graduation.    » read more »

November 29, 2007 -- TRENTON – In honor of United States Air Force Captain Stephen A. Rusch, New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, November 30.

The full text of the executive order is below.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 89

WHEREAS, United States Air Force Captain Stephen A. Rusch of Lambertville, New Jersey, was raised in West Amwell, New Jersey, a region of our State where his family has deep roots; and    » read more »

November 24, 2007 -- Nikki O'Neill this afternoon informed Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell that former Governor William A. O'Neill passed away today at his residence in East Hampton. Information on services will follow.

Governor Rell issued the following statement:

“Bill O’Neill was one of the titans of Connecticut politics. No description of him would be complete without the words ‘decency’ and ‘fairness’ and he understood that government must take its lead from the people it serves.    » read more »

November 23, 2007 -- TRENTON– In honor of United States Army Staff Sergeant John D. Linde, New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, November 28.

The full text of the executive order is below.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 88

WHEREAS, United States Army Staff Sergeant John D. Linde was born in Secaucus, New Jersey and lived in Weehawken, New Jersey; and    » read more »

11/20/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, of Riverside, CA:

"Maria and I are terribly saddened by the loss of Staff Sergeant Alejandro Ayala. He served our country with courage and honor, characteristics that define the members of our nation's brave armed forces. We extend our continued prayers to Alejandro's family and friends as they mourn a cherished loved one."    » read more »

11/15/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Cpl. Peter W. Schmidt, of Eureka, CA:

“Maria and I join all Californians in mourning the loss of Corporal Peter Schmidt. Peter joins a proud legacy of heroes who fought for their country and gave their lives to protect their fellow Americans. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”    » read more »

November 13, 2007 -- Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty today ordered that the United States flag and the State of Minnesota flag be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol complex from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, in honor and remembrance of Officer Mark T. Bedard.

Governor Pawlenty will attend funeral services for Officer Mark T. Bedard at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

The following is the text of the Governor’s official proclamation:    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Spc. Sean K.A. Langevin, of Walnut Creek, CA:

“Specialist Langevin committed himself to protecting our country. Maria and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Sean’s family, friends and fellow soldiers who served courageously beside him. His honorable sacrifice will not be forgotten.”    » read more »