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| HI-Hawaii | US & All | 04/20->TBD | former Gov. George R. Ariyoshi |
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In honor of former Gov. George R. Ariyoshi and in recognition of his extraordinary service to the state of Hawaiʻi, Governor Green has ordered that the flags of the United States of America and the state of Hawaiʻi be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies and all Hawaiʻi National Guard facilities. Flags shall be lowered effective immediately and remain at half-staff through sunset on the day of his memorial service, which will be announced. This order reflects the gratitude of the people of Hawaiʻi for Governor Ariyoshi’s historic leadership, lifelong commitment to public service and lasting contributions to the state. |
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| MA-Massachusetts | US & All | 05/25->TBD | Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. |
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Continuation after Memorial Day observance Please be advised that in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 7(m), 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 beginning immediately today, Sunday, May 24, 2026, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., who was killed in the line of duty. This order should be observed concurrent with the flag lowering order for former Congressman Barney Frank. On Monday, May 25, 2026, in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 7(m) and in honor of Memorial Day, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full-staff from noon until sunset. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should be lowered to half-staff in honor of former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, Barney Frank, and Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. Flags should remain at half-staff until June 8, 2026, the day of interment for Congressman Barney Frank, or the day of interment for Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., whichever occurs later. |
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| MA-Massachusetts | US & All | 05/25(SS)->06/08(SS) | former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, Barney Frank |
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Continuation, following Memorial Day Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. 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 beginning immediately today, May 20, 2026, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy, and in recognition of the passing, of former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, Barney Frank. |
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| RECENTLY COMPLETED EVENTS | |||
| Applies in | flag(s) | date(s) | In honor of… |
| MA-Massachusetts | US & All | 05/20(SR)->05/25(12:00L) | former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, Barney Frank |
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until sunset on the day of interment (June 8, 2026), excluding noon to sunset 05/25 (Memorial Day) |
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| US-United States | US & All | 05/25(SR->12:00L) | Memorial Day |
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Now includes Presidential proclamation |
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| IN-Indiana | US & All | 05/24 | Cloverdale Town Marshal Lowell "Adam" Hull |
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| NC-North Carolina | US & All | 05/23->05/24 | NASCAR driver Kyle Busch |
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| MA-Massachusetts | US & All | 05/24(SR)->05/25(12:00L) | Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. |
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Note: until date of interment, excluding full staff on Memorial Day from noon to sunset. |
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Last update: Tue May 26 2026 00:05:21 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)