Flag Lowering

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Governor Gregoire will direct the flag to be lowered to half-staff on these occasions:

• Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15 (unless that day is also Armed Forces Day);

• Patriot Day, September 11;

• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7;

• In the event of the death of a principal federal and state government official;

• In the event of the death of a state government employee, or a member of the law enforcement community killed in the line of duty; and

• In the event of the death of a member of the armed forces from Washington state while serving on active duty.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

More information on the US and Washington flags

The Flag Code - Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1

Latest Flag Lowering Notices

• August 4, 2010
  Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Thursday, August 5

• July 28, 2010
  Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff

• June 28, 2010
  Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Tuesday, June 29

• May 7, 2010
  Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Tuesday, May 11

• April 13, 2010
  Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Thursday, April 15

Directives issued by Governor Gregoire

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