By order of the President of the United States, in accordance with Section 6 of the U. S. Flag Code, all flags at all State facilities are to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 27, 2013 until noon that same day in recognition of Memorial Day.

For locations that display illuminated flags that remain up at all times, these flags need to be lowered to half-staff for the morning of May 27, 2013 and returned to full staff at noon that same day.  For flag locations at which the flags are not illuminated or for other reasons are raised and lowered each day, the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position, and returned to full staff at noon.

Presidential Proclamation -- Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2013

PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2013

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Since our Nation's earliest days, America has been blessed with an unbroken chain of patriots who have served our country with honor and distinction. From Concord to the Korengal, generations of brave warriors have fought for freedom across sand and snow, over mud and mountains, into lonely deserts and through crowded streets. Today, we pay tribute to those patriots who never came back -- who fought for a home to which they never returned, and died for a country whose gratitude they will always have.

Scripture teaches us that "greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." On Memorial Day, we remember those we have lost not only for what they fought for, but who they were: proud Americans, often far too young, guided by deep and abiding love for their families, for each other, and for this country. Our debt to them is one we can never fully repay. But we can honor their sacrifice and strive to be a Nation equal to their example. On this and every day, we must meet our obligations to families of the fallen; we must uphold our sacred trust with our veterans, our service members, and their loved ones.

Above all, we can honor those we have lost by living up to the ideals they died defending. It is our charge to preserve liberty, to advance justice, and to sow the seeds of peace. With courage and devotion worthy of the heroes we remember today, let us rededicate ourselves to those unending tasks, and prove once more that America's best days are still ahead. Let us pray the souls of those who died in war rest in eternal peace, and let us keep them and their families close in our hearts, now and forever.

In honor of all of our fallen service members, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law 106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of Remembrance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I also ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

I request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags of the United States and the flag of Missouri at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, on Saturday, May 25, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Sergeant First Class Trenton L. Rhea who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Clay County only, from sunrise Saturday, May 25, until sunset on Friday, May 31, in memory of Sergeant First Class Trenton L. Rhea. 

By order of the Governor, all flags of the United States and the flag of Missouri at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, on Saturday, May 11, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Specialist Charles P. McClure who died in the line of duty.

In accordance with Missouri State Statute 9.120, all flags at State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the sacrifices of the federal, state, county and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

By order of the President of the United States, effective immediately, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, until sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the victims of the tragedy in Boston, Massachusetts

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 20, 2013. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jackson and Lafayette Counties only, on Friday, April 12, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Assistant Chief Harold Hollingsworth  who died in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags will be flown at half-staff for one full day at all Department of Corrections locations statewide and at all State and government offices in Boone County only on Friday, April 5, 2013, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Thomas (Tom) Lynn Clements.

By order of the President of the United States, effective immediately, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President pro tempore of the Senate.

Presidential Proclamation -- Death of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President pro tempore of the Senate

DEATH OF SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE,
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President pro tempore of the Senate, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and consistent with President Nixon's Proclamation 3948, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of his interment. I further direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Washington County only, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Parsons who died in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in the City of St. Louis only, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Firefighter Jeffery Hudson Sr. who died in the line of duty.

By order of the President of the United States, effective immediately, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset through Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the Victims of the Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, December 18, 2012. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Daviess County only, on Thursday, December 13, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Fire Chief Eddy Wayne Meador who died in the line of duty.

In accordance with Missouri State Statutes, Section 9.110, flags at all state and government office buildings will be flown at half-staff on Friday, December 7, 2012, from sunrise to sunset. All agencies of this state and all political subdivisions of this state shall fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each December seventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset October 16, 2012 for the interment of Arlen Specter.

Presidential Proclamation -- Death of Arlen Specter

DEATH OF ARLEN SPECTER

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of Arlen Specter, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices in Jackson County only, will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Clifton J. Scott who died while serving the citizens of Missouri.

By order of the President of the United States, effective immediately, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset through Sunday, September 16, 2012, in honor of the victims of the attack in Benghazi, Libya.

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTACK IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of John Christopher Stevens, United States Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the senseless attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 16, 2012. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 14, 2012, for the interment for Neil Armstrong. .

DEATH OF NEIL ARMSTRONG

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of Neil Armstrong, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

In accordance with state law, Sec. 9.134 RSMo., the United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings statewide on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in honor of the individuals who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Friday, August 31, 2012, in honor of Neil Armstrong.

DEATH OF NEIL ARMSTRONG

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of Neil Armstrong, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, effective immediately until sunset on Friday, August 10, 2012, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 5, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, August 10, 2012. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Chief Petty Officer Sean Patrick Sullivan who died while serving his country in Oman.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in St. Louis County only, from sunrise on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, until sunset on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, in memory of Chief Petty Officer Sean Patrick Sullivan.

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, effective immediately until sunset on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Sterling William Wyatt who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Boone County only, from sunrise on Saturday, July 21, 2012, until sunset on Friday, July 27, 2012, in memory of Specialist Sterling William Wyatt.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Thursday, July 12, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant Robert J. Traxel who died while serving his country in Guatemala.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Franklin County only, from sunrise on Thursday, July 12, 2012, until sunset on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in memory of Staff Sergeant Robert J. Traxel.

By order of the President of the United States, in accordance with Section 6 of the U. S. Flag Code, all flags at all State facilities are to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2012 until noon that same day in recognition of Memorial Day.

For locations that display illuminated flags that remain up at all times, these flags need to be lowered to half-staff for the morning of May 28, 2012 and returned to full staff at noon that same day. For flag locations at which the flags are not illuminated or for other reasons are raised and lowered each day, the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position, and returned to full staff at noon.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, May 25, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Private First Class Richard Lewis McNulty III who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Phelps County only, from sunrise on Friday, May 25, 2012, until sunset on Sunday, May 27, 2012 and again from sunrise on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to sunset on Friday, June 1, 2012 in memory of Private First Class Richard Lewis McNulty III.

In accordance with Missouri State Statute 9.120, all flags at State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the sacrifices of the federal, state, county and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Jeffrey Lee White Jr. who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Franklin County only, from sunrise on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, until sunset on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in memory of Specialist Jeffrey Lee White Jr..

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant Tyler James Smith who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Texas County only, from sunrise on Saturday, April 14, 2012, until sunset on Friday, April 20, 2012 in memory of Staff Sergeant Tyler James Smith.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties only, on Monday, February 6, 2012, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Firefighter Douglas D. "Doug"Haase, Sr. who died in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in St. Francois County only, on Thursday, December 8, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Chief Jerry Hicks who died in the line of duty.

In accordance with Missouri State Statutes, Section 9.110, flags at all state and government office buildings will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, from sunrise to sunset. All agencies of this state and all political subdivisions of this state shall fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each December seventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, November 26, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist James Roland Burnett, Jr. who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Wayne County only, from sunrise on Sunday, November 27, 2011, until sunset on Friday, December 02, 2011 in memory of Specialist James Roland Burnett, Jr..

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at full-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Friday, November 11, 2011, in observance of Veteran’s day.

Presidential Proclamation -- Veterans Day, 2011

VETERANS DAY, 2011

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Today, our Nation comes together to honor our veterans and commemorate the legacy of profound service and sacrifice they have upheld in pursuit of a more perfect Union. Through their steadfast defense of America's ideals, our service members have ensured our country still stands strong, our founding principles still shine, and nations around the world know the blessings of freedom. As we offer our sincere appreciation and respect to our veterans, to their families, to those who are still in harm's way, and to those we have laid to rest, let us rededicate ourselves to serving them as well as they have served the United States of America.

Our men and women in uniform are bearers of a proud military tradition that has been dutifully passed forward -- from generation to generation -- for more than two centuries. In times of war and peace alike, our veterans have served with courage and distinction in the face of tremendous adversity, demonstrating an unfaltering commitment to America and our people. Many have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the country they loved. The selflessness of our service members is unmatched, and they remind us that there are few things more fundamentally American than doing our utmost to make a difference in the lives of others.

Just as our veterans stood watch on freedom's frontier, so have they safeguarded the prosperity of our Nation in our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our homes. As teachers and engineers, doctors and parents, these patriots have made contributions to civilian life that serve as a testament to their dedication to the welfare of our country. We owe them a debt of honor, and it is our moral obligation to ensure they receive our support for as long as they live as proud veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This year, as our troops in Iraq complete their mission, we will honor them and all who serve by working tirelessly to give them the care, the benefits, and the opportunities they have earned.

On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to our veterans, to the fallen, and to their families. To honor their contributions to our Nation, let us strive with renewed determination to keep the promises we have made to all who have answered our country's call. As we fulfill our obligations to them, we keep faith with the patriots who have risked their lives to preserve our Union, and with the ideals of service and sacrifice upon which our Republic was founded.

With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation's veterans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2011, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Thursday, November 10, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of First Sergeant Billy Joe Siercks who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Benton County only, from sunrise on Saturday, November 12, 2011, until sunset on Thursday, November 17, in memory of First Sergeant Billy Joe Siercks.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Boone County only, on Thursday, September 29, 2011, from sunrise until sunset as a mark of respect for the death of Dr. Edward H. Robb, Presiding Commissioner of Boone County.

In accordance with state law, Sec. 9.134 RSMo, the United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings statewide on Sunday, September 11, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in honor of the individuals who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

If you do not have staff available on Sunday, September 11, 2011 to accommodate the lowering of flags, please ensure that all flags are removed prior to sunrise on September 11, 2011.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Randolph County only, on Thursday, September 8, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Firefighter Henry “Jay” Branscum who died in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Pemiscot County only on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Police Officer Evan D. Burns who died in the line of duty, serving the citizens of Caruthersville.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, August 19, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan J. Nichols who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jackson County only, from sunrise on Friday, August 19, 2011, until sunset on Thursday, August 25, in memory of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan J. Nichols.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Clay County only, from sunrise on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, until sunset on Tuesday, August 23, in memory of Chief Petty Officer Matthew D. Mason.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Jordan House who died serving the citizens of Missouri while performing emergency duty service as a member of the Missouri National Guard.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jackson County only, from sunrise on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, until sunset on Monday, August 8, 2011, in memory of Specialist Jordan House.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Thursday, June 30, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant Edward F. Dixon III who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jasper County only, from sunrise on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, until sunset on Sunday, July 10, 2011, in memory of Staff Sergeant Edward F. Dixon III.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Platte County only, from Monday, June 27, 2011, until dusk on Sunday, July 3, 2011 in memory of Staff Sergeant Jeremy A. Katzenberger who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, June 27, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant Jeremy A. Katzenberger.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Ozark County only, from Monday, June 20, 2011, until dusk on Sunday, June 26, 2011 in memory of Private First Class Matthew Joseph England who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, June 20, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Private First Class Matthew Joseph England.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in honor of Master Patrolman Jefferson “Jeff” Taylor who died in the line of duty, serving the citizens of Joplin.

By order of the President of the United States, in accordance with Section 6 of the U. S. Flag Code, all flags at all State facilities are to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 30, 2011 until noon that same day in recognition of Memorial Day.

For locations that display illuminated flags that remain up at all times, these flags need to be lowered to half-staff for the morning of May 30, 2011 and returned to full staff at noon that same day. For flag locations at which the flags are not illuminated or for other reasons are raised and lowered each day, the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position, and returned to full staff at noon.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide on Sunday, May 29, 2011, from sunrise until sunset as a show of solemn respect for the families and communities impacted by the Joplin tornado.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Phelps County only, from Tuesday, May 31, 2011, until dusk on Monday, June 6, 2011 in memory of Specialist Bradley Louis Melton who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Bradley Louis Melton.

In accordance with Missouri State Statute 9.120, all flags at State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the sacrifices of the federal, state, county and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Johnson County only, from Friday, April 29, 2011, until dusk on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in memory of Specialist Joseph B. Cemper who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, April 29, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Joseph B. Cemper.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, statewide from dawn to dusk on Tuesday March 15, 2011, in memory ofFirst World War Veteran, Frank W. Buckles.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Barry County only, from Saturday, March 12, 2011, until dusk on Friday, March 18, 2011 in memory of Specialist Christopher G. Stark, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Christopher G. Stark.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Harrison and Vernon counties only, from Wednesday March 2, 2011, until dusk on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in memory of First World War Veteran, Frank W. Buckles.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at the World War I Museum in Kansas City will be flown at half-staff from March 2, 2011 through March 8, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of First World War Veteran, Frank W. Buckles.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Webster County only, from Sunday, January 16, 2011, until dusk on Saturday, January 22, 2011 in memory of Sergeant First Class Robert Wayne Pharris, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Sunday, January 16, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant First Class Robert Wayne Pharris.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jackson County only, from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, January 13, 2011, in memory of Firefighter Richard Paul, who died in the line of duty.

By order of the President of the United states, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, untilsunset on Friday, January 14, 2011, in honor of thevictims of the tragedy in Tucson, Arizona.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Sainte Genevieve County only, from Monday, January 10, 2011, until dusk on Sunday, January 16, 2011, in memory of Sergeant Michael J. Beckerman, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, January 10, 2011, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant Michael J. Beckerman.

In accordance with Missouri State Statutes, Section 9.110, flags at all state and government office buildings will be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from sunrise to sunset. All agencies of this state and all political subdivisions of this state shall fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each December seventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Corporal Jacob R. Carver.

Your office is responsible for distributing this information throughout your department for compliance with this order statewide on November 11, 2010. Following is the proclamation from the President.

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

On Veterans Day, we come together to pay tribute to the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Americans across this land commemorate the patriots who have risked their lives to preserve the liberty of our Nation, the families who support them, and the heroes no longer with us. It is not our weapons or our technology that make us the most advanced military in the world; it is the unparalleled spirit, skill, and devotion of our troops. As we honor our veterans with ceremonies on this day, let our actions strengthen the bond between a Nation and her warriors.
In an unbroken line of valor stretching across more than two centuries, our veterans have charged into harm's way, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice, to protect the freedoms that have blessed America. Whether Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard, they are our Nation's finest citizens, and they have shown the heights to which Americans can rise when asked and inspired to do so. Our courageous troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the globe have earned their place alongside previous generations of great Americans, serving selflessly, tour after tour, in conflicts spanning nearly a decade.
Long after leaving the uniform behind, many veterans continue to serve our country as public servants and mentors, parents and community leaders. They have added proud chapters to the story of America, not only on the battlefield, but also in communities from coast to coast. They have built and shaped our Nation, and it is our solemn promise to support our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as they return to their homes and families.
America's sons and daughters have not watched over her shores or her citizens for public recognition, fanfare, or parades. They have preserved our way of life with unwavering patriotism and quiet courage, and ours is a debt of honor to care for them and their families. These obligations do not end after their time of service, and we must fulfill our sacred trust to care for our veterans after they retire their uniforms.
As a grateful Nation, we are humbled by the sacrifices rendered by our service members and their families out of the deepest sense of service and love of country. On Veterans Day,let us remember our solemn obligations to our veterans, and recommit to upholding the enduring principles that our country lives for, and that our fellow citizens have fought and died for.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service men and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation's veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2010, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
BARACK OBAMA

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Platte County only, from Saturday, November 6, 2010, until dusk on Friday, November 12, 2010, in memory of Sergeant First Class Charles M. Sadell, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant First Class Charles M. Sadell.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Saline County only, from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, October 28, 2010, in memory of Firefighter Randall Scott Davenport, who died in the line of duty.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Barton County only, from Saturday, October 30, 2010, until dusk on Friday, November 5, 2010, in memory of Specialist Dylan T. Reid, who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, October 30, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Dylan T. Reid.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in St. Charles County only, from Thursday, October 21, 2010, until dusk on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, in memory of Lance Corporal Phillip D. Vinnedge, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Thursday, October 21, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Lance Corporal Phillip D. Vinnedge.

Also, by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings, statewide, shall be flown at half-staff for one full day on October 20, 2010, from sunrise to sunset in memory of Sergeant Joseph G. Schuengel.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Olin Smith.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jefferson County only, from Friday, September 10, 2010, until dusk on Thursday, September 16, 2010, in memory of Staff Sergeant James R. Ide V, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, September 10, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant James R. Ide V.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, July 26, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant Zachary M. Fisher.

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Clay County only, from Sunday, July 25, 2010, until dusk on Friday, July 30, 2010, in memory of Staff Sergeant Shaun M. Mittler, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, July 24, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant Shaun M. Mittler.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, July 19, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant R. Wayne Crow.

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 30, 2010
Presidential Proclamation--Passing of Robert Byrd

As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Robert C. Byrd, President pro tempore of the Senate, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of his interment. I further direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

I also direct, that in honor and tribute to this great patriot, that the flag of the United States shall be displayed at full-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and Naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions on Independence Day, July 4, 2010. I further direct that on that same date, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at full-staff at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, June 25, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Corporal Michael C. Bailey.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Corporal Donald M. Marler.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, May 31, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Jason D. Fingar.

By order of the Governor, in accordance with Section 6 of the U. S. Flag Code, all flags at all State facilities are to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 31, until noon that same day in recognition of Memorial Day.

For locations that display illuminated flags that remain up at all times, these flags need to be lowered to half-staff for the morning of May 31 and returned to full staff at noon that same day. For flag locations at which the flags are not illuminated or for other reasons are raised and lowered each day, the flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position, and returned to full staff at noon.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, May 22, 2010, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant Denis D. Kisseloff.

In accordance with Missouri State Statutes, Section 9.110, flags at all state and government office buildings will be flown at half-staff on Monday, December 7, 2009, from sunrise to sunset. All agencies of this state and all political subdivisions of this state shall fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each December seventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices in Clay County, Missouri, will be flown at half-staff from Wednesday, December 2, 2009, to Sunday, December 7, 2009, from sunrise to sunset, in memory of Lance Corporal Nicholas J Hand.

November 30, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff statewide for one full day on Monday, November 30, 2009, from sunrise until sunset, in memory of Staff Sergeant John J. Cleaver, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices in Jasper County, Missouri, will be flown at half-staff from Tuesday, December 1, 2009, to Sunday, December 6, 2009, from sunrise to sunset, in memory of Staff Sergeant John J. Cleaver.

November 5, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Dunklin County, Missouri only, from Friday, November 6, 2009, until dusk on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in memory of Specialist Robert K. Charlton, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, November 6, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Robert K. Charlton.

November 4, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Platte County only, from Thursday, November 5, 2009, until dusk on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in memory of Major David L. Audo, who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Thursday, November 5, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Major David L. Audo.

November 3, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Clinton, County only, from Wednesday, November 4, 2009, until dusk on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in memory of Sergeant Issac Jackson., who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant Issac B. Jackson.

September 09, 2009

In accordance with state law, Sec. 9.134 RSMo, the United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings statewide on Friday, September 11, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in honor of the individuals who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

September 04, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Grundy County only, from Tuesday, September 8, 2009, until dusk on Monday, September 14, 2009 in memory of Sergeant First Class Ronald W. Sawyer, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant First Class Ronald W. Sawyer.

August 31, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Wright County only, from Monday, August 31, 2009, until dusk on Sunday, September 6, 2009 in memory of Private First Class Jonathan C. Yanney, who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, August 31, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Private First Class Jonathan C. Yanney.

August 28, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Franklin County only, from Saturday, August 29, 2009, until dusk on Friday, September 4, 2009 in memory of Sergeant First Class William Brian Woods Jr., who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, August 29, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant First Class William Brian Woods Jr.

August 28, 2009

Services for Senator Edward M. Kennedy will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Pursuant to the President’s order, all flags shall be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 30, 2009.

August 27, 2009

By order of the President of the United States, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff effective immediately, in memory of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Flags are to be flown at half-staff through sunset on August 30, 2009, and until sunset on the day of his interment.

August 20, 2009

Please be aware the proclamation for former Governor Warren Hearnes extends through sunset on Friday, August 21, 2009.

As a reminder, all Lincoln County flags should remain at half-staff through Saturday, August 22, 2009 in honor of Lance Cpl. Patrick W. Schimmel, per order of the Governor on August 14, 2009.

August 17, 2009

By order of the Governor dated August 17, 2009, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff effective immediately, in memory of former Governor Warren Eastman Hearnes, who passed away Sunday evening. Flags are to be flown at half-staff through sunset on the date of interment.

August 14, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Lincoln County only, from Sunday, August 16, 2009, until dusk on Saturday, August 22, 2009 in memory of Lance Corporal Patrick W. Schimmel who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Sunday, August 16, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Lance Corporal Patrick W. Schimmel.

July 16, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Warren County only, from Sunday, July 19, 2009, until dusk on Friday, July 24, 2009 in memory of Private First Class Lucas M. Bregg who died while serving his country in Baghdad, Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Private First Class Lucas M. Bregg.

June 18, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Franklin County only, from Saturday, June 20, 2009, until dusk on Friday, June 26, 2009 in memory of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ricky Linn Richardson Jr. who died while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ricky Linn Richardson Jr.

May 29, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Jasper County only, from Sunday, May 31, 2009, until dusk on Saturday, June 6, 2009 in memory of Staff Sergeant Paul Brooks who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Staff Sergeant Paul Brooks.

May 22, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in St. Louis County only, from Monday, May 25, 2009, until dusk on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in memory of First Lt. Roslyn Schulte who died while serving her country in Afghanistan.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Monday, May 25, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of First Lt. Roslyn Schulte.

May 21, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State facilities are to be flown at half staff on Monday, May 26, until noon in recognition of Memorial Day.

May 18, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in Dent County only, from Monday, May 18, 2009, until dusk on Friday, May 22, 2009 in memory of Army Specialist Jacob D. Barton who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff for one full day on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Specialist Jacob D. Barton

April 14, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State facilities and government offices will be flown at half-staff, in St. Louis County only, on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, until dusk on Monday, April 20, 2009 in memory of Sergeant Edward W. Forrest Jr. who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff on Monday, April 20, 2009, all day, from sunrise until sunset in memory of Sergeant Edward W. Forrest Jr.

March 19, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State facilities will be flown at half-staff, in Lafayette County only, on Friday, March 20, 2009, until dusk in honor of Firefighter Lt. William Roger Vorwark of the Odessa Fire Rescue Protection District who was killed in the line of duty on March 14, 2009.

February 2, 2009

By order of the Governor, all flags at all State facilities and government buildings in the counties of Dekalb and Clinton will be flown at half-staff from February 1 to February 6 in the memory of Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Gene Kelly who died while serving his country in Iraq.

Also by order of the Governor, all flags at all State facilities and government buildings will be flown at half-staff STATEWIDE on February 7 all day from sunrise to sunset in memory of Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Gene Kelly.