Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Firefighter Timothy Kath. “Firefighter Kath was a dedicated firefighter who was respected by his family, friends,... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Captain Andy Loso Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Captain Andy Loso. “Captain... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Saturday, January 8, 2022
President Biden Proclamation NOTE: Pursuant to a proclamation issued by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., on December 29, 2021, flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff on the date of interment for former United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada. The date of interment has now been set by the family. Flags should be... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Friday, December 31, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, December 31, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Sheriff... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on December 21, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Ronald Smith Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, today, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Officer Ronald Smith. “Officer Smith was a... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on December 18, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Captain Brian Lange Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Saturday, December 18, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Fire Captain Brian Lange. “Captain Lange... Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2021 Proclamations
President Biden For generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve — taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our Nation’s ideals of liberty and democracy. These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice. Our Nation... Continue Reading →
Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM)
Managed by the National Cemetery Administration, VLM is an online memorial that honors more than 4.2 million Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries and VA grant-funded tribal, state, and territory Veteran cemeteries. Users can find the location of a veteran's grave. You can also share mementos, tributes, photos, words, biography, milestones and historical documents for... Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2021
Veterans Day 2021 Poster November is Veterans and Military Families Month and it’s all about you. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on October 3, 2021
In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. You can watch the service live at https://www.firehero.org/ Minnesota Governor Walz proclaimed: In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz... Continue Reading →