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To mourn the death of a public official.
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Why are flags sometimes flown at half-staff?
Traditionally this is when someone dies
Why flags at half mast today?
Flags Are At Half Mast to Honor A loss of someone who died for our american flag.
When do the Chicago Bears fly flags at half staff?
Chicago Bears fly flags at half staff to honour the anyone that died during the service to their city or country, most recently this was done to honour the death of 19 fire fighters that died.
Why is the US government flying flags at half staff on April 15 2014?
The US government flag flying flags at half-staff on April 15, 2014 is in honor of Sergeant Timothy Wayne Owens who died during the Fort Hood shootings.
Who has authority to order American flags flown half staff?
Only the President or a state Governor can order when and for how long the American flag is to be flown at half-staff on government property.
Why half mast for flags?
Formerly half mast (Navy) and half staff (Army) were to honor deceased VIPs (Very Important People-US Military & Government Personnel). Today, that tradition has been expanded to many (civilian) people and many events.
Why are flags at half mast on Sydney Harbour Brudge today?
The reason flags are half mast on Sydney Harbour Bridge is most likely because someone has died. Flying flags at half mast is a form of respect for someone that has died.
Is flag flown at half staff at the Alamo?
I was just there today and it and the Texas flag were both being flown at half staff
Why was the flag it half mast on the 27th of August 2010?
We were told the son of a business man who owns KFC and Taco Bell was killed. The flags at these locations (N1) were at half staff.
Why are flags half mast today?
Recently the flags are at half mast because of the shootings in Atlanta and Colorado. :-(
How long are flags flown at half mast when a death occurs?
In the United States the flags are flown half-staff by order of the President for any amount of time he wishes. However by law 30 days after the death of a current or former president and 10 for vice presidents.
What is significance of displaying the flag half staff?
By convention flags are flown at half mast during a period of official mourning (e.g the death of a national leader or a for national tragedy). It is a mark of respect.
