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2023 Half staff notifications
UPDATED November 28, 2023
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, November 29, 2023.
November 22, 2023
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, November 22, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Massachusetts State Senator and State Representative Susan Tucker, who passed away November 20, 2023.
October 26, 2023
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 26, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, until sunset on October 30, 2023.
October 23, 2023
Please be advised that 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 from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the date of interment, in honor of First Lieutenant Alfred Pezzella, U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), who served with the 328th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 93d Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force (KIA Romania, 1 August 1943), of Natick, Massachusetts. Remains of 1LT Pezzella, who was killed during the Operation TIDAL WAVE, Bucharest, Romania, 1943, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, in Bourne, Massachusetts on this day.
October 4, 2023 - UPDATE
Please be advised that as a mark of respect and for the memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein, and in accordance with Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment. Interment has been set to October 5, 2023.
September 29, 2023
Please be advised that as a mark of respect and for the memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein, and in accordance with Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, September 29, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment.
September 8, 2023 - ADVANCE NOTIFICATION
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Monday, September 11, 2023 in observance of Patriot Day, "in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed." The United of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
August 23, 2023
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, August 26, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts National Guard 182nd Medical Company Sergeant First Class Diclecio A. Dosanjos of Brockton, MA who passed away while on active duty on August 9, 2023.
June 15, 2023
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, June 15, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative David Bartley, who passed away on June 13, 2023.
May 26, 2023 - ADVANCE NOTICE
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in honor of Memorial Day, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset.
May 12, 2023
Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
May 8, 2023
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, until sunset on May 11, 2023.
May 5, 2023
Please be advised that in accordance with a Public Law 107-51 and a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and to pay respect to the firefighters past and present who have lost their lives in the line of duty, 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 from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
April 4, 2023
UPDATE: 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 until sunset on the day of interment, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Melvin Herbert King who passed away on March 28, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ahs 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, March 29, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Melvin Herbert King, who passed away on March 28, 2023.
March 28, 2023
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, March 28, 2023, until sunset on March 31, 2023.
March 27, 2023
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy, Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael T. Ernst, of Cohasset, MA, who passed away on February 19, 2023.
Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael T. Ernst, United States Navy, East Coast Based Naval Special Warfare Command, will be laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA on March 28, 2023.
March 13, 2023
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 buildings beginning immediately today, March 13, 2023, until sunset on March 17, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Anthony J. Verga Sr., who passed away on March 10, 2023.
March 3, 2023
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset today, March 3, 2023 in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Congressman, John Walter Olver, who passed away on February 23, 2023.
February 27, 2023
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, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, John Walter Olver, who passed away on February 23, 2023.
February 8, 2023
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 from sunrise until sunset on all state buildings on Thursday, February 9, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy Petty Officer Matthew Capeless, of Dracut, MA, who passed away on January 24, 2023.
January 31, 2023
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 until sunset on January 31, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Alice K. Wolf, who passed away on January 26, 2023.
January 28, 2023
Please be advised that the date of interment for former Senate President Thomas F. Birmingham has been set for Saturday, January 28, 2023. As such, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset today, January 28, 2023.
January 23, 2023
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on January 22, 2023, in Monterey Park, California, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, January 23, 2023, until sunset on January 26, 2023.
January 22, 2023
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, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Senate President, Thomas F. Birmingham, who passed away on January 20, 2023.
2022 HALF STAFF NOTIFICATIONS
December 1, 2022 - ADVANCE NOTICE: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
November 29, 2022
Please be advised that in honor of United States Representative Donald McEachin of Virginia, who passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, and in accordance with the United States Flag Code 4 USC 7 (m), Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until sunset today, Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
November 15, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, November 14, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Sergeant First Class Jeremy Bushey, of Dalton, MA, who passed away on October 30, 2022.
Sergeant First Class Bushey, US Army, Fort Bliss, Battery C, 3d Battalion, 43d ADA Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX, will be laid to rest at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Northampton, MA on this date.
October 19, 2022: Advance Notice
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 22, 2022, the date of interment, in honor of U.S. Army Cpl. Joseph John Puopolo, United States Army, Korea, formerly of East Boston, Massachusetts.
Remains of Cpl. Puopolo; C Battery, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery, 8th U.S. Army, (KIA, Prisoners of War), who died at age 19 on February 28, 1951 at Prisoner of War Camp #5, Korea, will be laid to rest at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA on this day.
October 5, 2022: Advance Notice
Please be advised that in accordance with a Public Law 107-51 and a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and to pay respect to the firefighters past and present who have lost their lives in the line of duty, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
October 4, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Senate Clerk (Retired), William Frederick "Billy" Welch, of Milford, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 1, 2022. Clerk Welch will be laid to rest at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford, MA on this date.
September 15, 2022 - UPDATE
Please be advised that the date of interment for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been set for Monday, September 19, 2022. As such, and in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Monday, September 19, 2022, and return to full staff following that time.
September 9, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Corporal Jake Walter Bryan, of Weymouth, MA who passed away on August 28, 2022.
Corporal Bryan, US Army, 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team-4th Cavalry-5th Squadron Comanche Troop, Fort Riley Kansas, will be laid to rest at the Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth, MA on this date.
This observance shall be observed concurrent with the ongoing half-staff display of the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who passed on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
September 9, 2022
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately and continuing through the day of interment.
September 7, 2022 - Advance Notification
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in observance of Patriot Day, "in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed." The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
August 4, 2022
Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the memory of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, of Indiana, who died tragically today, and in accordance with 4 USC 7(m), the United States flag code, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately and continuing until midnight, August 4, 2022.
Advanced Notice - July 19, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew P. Partyka, of Hingham, MA, who passed away on July 3, 2022.
Sergeant Matthew P. Partyka, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC will be laid to rest at the St. Paul's Cemetery, Hingham, MA on this date.
July 8, 2022
Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the memory of former Prime Minister of Japan Abe Shinzo, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, and continuing until sunset on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
This half-staff order shall be observed concurrent with the existing half-staff observance on behalf of the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence in Highland Park, Illinois, with the half-staff order extended to include Sunday, July 10, 2022. Additionally, as previously ordered in Massachusetts, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should remain at half-staff through Monday, July 11, 2022, in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard Colonel Brett Patrick Conaway of Natick, MA.
Therefore, in Massachusetts, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should not return to full staff until sunrise on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
July 8, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, July 11, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard Colonel Brett Patrick Conaway, of Natick, MA, who passed away on June 29, 2022.
Colonel Conaway, Massachusetts Army National Guard, HHD Joint Forces Headquarters, will be laid to rest at the St. Patrick's Cemetery, Natick, MA on this date.
July 6, 2022
Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on Independence Day, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, and continuing until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
June 29, 2022 - Advance Notice
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 2, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of Somerville Police Officer and Massachusetts Army National Guard (MANG) Master Sergeant Randy Renaud Issacs, of Somerville, MA, who passed away on June 19, 2022 while on duty.
May 31, 2022 - Advanced Notice
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, at all state buildings on Friday, June 3rd, 2022, the day of interment in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard Sergeant First Class William “Bill” Burdick, of Fall River, MA, who passed away on May 20, 2022.
SFC Burdick, Massachusetts Army National Guard/Company A, 3d Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Joint Base Cape Cod, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts on this date.
May 26, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 30th, 2022, in honor of Memorial Day, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset.
May 24, 2022
Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated today, May 24, 2022, at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings immediately, and continuing until sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022.
May 12, 2022
Please be advised in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation and as a mark of respect and remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag, be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.
May 11, 2022 - Advanced Notice
Please be advised that in accordance with the United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
April 7, 2022 - Advanced Notice
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 9, 2022, the date of interment, in honor of SSG Charles McMackin, United States Army Air Forces, World War II Army Air Forces, 68th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 8th Air Force (KIA 08-01-1943) formerly of Revere, Massachusetts. Remains of SSG McMackin, who was killed when the aircraft on which he was serving as a bombardier crashed as a result of enemy anti-aircraft fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania, will be laid to rest at the Holyhood Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, MA on this day.
April 1, 2022 - Advanced Notice
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker 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 at sunrise on Saturday, April 2, 2022, through sunset on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of Captain Ross A. Reynolds, USMC, formerly of Leominster, MA who passed away north of Bodo, Norway during a NATO training exercise on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Captain Reynolds, Marine Tiltrotor Squadron, 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Corps Station New River, NC, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, MA on 04-05-2022.
March 31, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, April 1, 2022 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy Petty Officer Francis D. Joseph, formerly of Springfield, MA, who passed away on March 8, 2022, in Panama City, FL.
Petty Officer Joseph will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA with U.S. Navy Honors being rendered on this date.
March 24, 2022
Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately until sunset on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
UPDATE: March 7, 2022
Please be advised that the date of interment for Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci has been set for March 9, 2022. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 and return to full staff following that time.
March 4, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until further notice in honor of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci who died tragically yesterday evening. Updates regarding date of interment to follow.
Advance Notice - February 18, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Specialist Huguens Pierre, of Worcester, MA, who passed away on February 5, 2022.
February 10, 2022
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of MaDone Editingssachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Friday, February 11, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of Former Massachusetts State Senator Bill Owens who passed away on January 22, 2022.
January 12, 2022
Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, January 13, 2022 (tomorrow) the day of internment.
UPDATE: January 3, 2022
Please be advised in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag, previously lowered to half-staff in honor of the United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada shall be returned to full staff at all state buildings beginning at sunset, today, Monday, January 3, 2022.
December 29, 2021
Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until the day of interment. Update on the date of interment to follow.
December 9, 2021 - UPDATED
Please be advised in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has extended the order to lower the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to half-staff at all state buildings in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Robert Dole. Flags should now remain at half-staff through midnight, Saturday, December 11, 2021.
December 6, 2021
Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Robert Dole, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until sunset Thursday, December 9, 2021.
December 2, 2021 - Advance Notice
Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
October 26, 2021 - Advance Notice
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, October 28, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Sergeant Major Jose Ayala, of Lawrence, MA, who passed away on July 8, 2021.
Sergeant Major Ayala will be laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia on this date.
October 18, 2021
Please be advised that in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code and a Presidential proclamation issued in honor of the life and legacy of former Secretary of State General Colin Powell, who passed away on this day, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Friday, October 22, 2021.
October 15, 2021
Please be advised that in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service being held in Washington, D.C. and to pay respect to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and their families, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, Saturday, October 16, 2021.
October 4, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings today, Monday, October 4, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army, Sergeant Patrick Ryan Maher, of Middleboro, MA, who passed away on September 21, 2021.
September 23, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, September 25, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Private Anthony Muñoz, of Lawrence, MA who passed away on September 7, 2021. Private Muñoz will be laid to rest at the Saint Mary - Immaculate Conception Cemetery, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
September 16, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 17, 2021, the date of interment, in honor of First Lieutenant Thomas Redgate, US Army, Battery A, 48th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division (KIA, Korea, 1950) of Brighton, Massachusetts. Remains of 1LT Redgate, who was killed during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, in Bourne, MA on this day.
September 9, 2021 - Advanced Notification AMDENDED on September 11, 2021
Please be advised that the dates for the half-staff display of the United States of America flag and the Massachusetts flag in honor of Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo USMC, of Lawrence, Massachusetts include Sunday, September 12, 2021 and Monday, September 13, 2021.
Therefore the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should remain at half staff throughout the weekend and continue until Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021.
September 7, 2021 - Advanced Notification
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in observance of Patriot Day, "in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed." The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
August 27, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated today in Kabul, Afghanistan resulting in the tragic death of members of the United States military, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state building beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, August 30, 2021.
July 30, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 31, 2021 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard (MANG) Private First Class Carlos Soto-Mendez, of Dorchester, MA, who passed away on July 24, 2021. Funeral Services for MANG Private First Class Soto-Mendez will take place at Saint Michael Cemetery in Roslindale, MA.
July 13, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Jordan Phillip Snow, Vermont Army National Guard, of Norton, MA, who passed away on 7-01-2021.
July 9, 2021 Advance Notice:
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, the day of funeral services, in honor of Sergeant MacDouglas J. Deegan, United States Army, of Quincy, MA, who passed away on 6-29-2021.
Advance Noted: June 23, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, June 25, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of Specialist Joshua Diamond, United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division, of Plymouth, MA, who passed away on 6-11-2021 at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
Advance Notice: June 17, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of Braintree Police K9 Officer Kitt, who died in the line of duty on Friday, June 4, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the day of memorial service.
June 8, 2021
Please be advised that the date of interment for Worcester Police Officer Emmanuel Familia has been set for Thursday, June 10, 2021. As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Thursday, June 10, 2021, and return to full staff following that time. Additional details regarding half-staff honors for Braintree K9 Officer Kitt will be distributed at a later date.
June 4, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the Massachusetts first responders lost on this day, Friday, June 4, 2021, including Worcester Police Officer Emmanuel "Manny" Familia, and Braintree Police K9 Kitt, who each died in the line of duty this afternoon, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until further notice.
May 26, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy today, May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
May 25, 2021
Advance Notice - Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 31, 2021 the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.
May 15, 2021
Please be advised that in accordance with an updated presidential proclamation of May 14, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag remain at full staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in honor of Armed Forces Day.
This directive shall supersede the prior directive in regard to National Peace Officers memorial Day, also May 15, 2021.
May 10, 2021
Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
April 20, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of former United States Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale, and in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until the day of interment. Updates on date of interment to follow. [Please note this will extend the current half-staff order set to expire at sunset on Tuesday, April 20th]
April 16, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 15, 2021, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
April 13, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts, Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the CDone Editingommonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in honor and remembrance of United States Capitol Police Officer William Evans, a native of North Adams, Massachusetts, who will lie in honor in the U. S. Capitol Rotunda on this day.
April 6, 2021
Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of United States Congressman Alcee Hastings, of Florida, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
April 3, 2021
Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2021, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state building beginning immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
March 23, 2021
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021 in Boulder, Colorado, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021 in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021.
February 22, 2021
Please be advised that in respect for and memory of the more than 500,000 Americans lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Friday, February 26, 2021.
February 4, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, February 5, 2021 the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts Air National Guard (MANG) Sergeant Christopher Murdock Delano, of Middleboro, MA, who passed away on January 29, 2021.
Funeral Services for USANG Sergeant Delano Will take place at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.
January 22, 2021
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, January 25th, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant James Lynch Wento, US Army, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts who passed away on January 5, 2021 in South Korea.
January 10, 2021
Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across this great Nation, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
2020 Half Staff Notifications
December 2, 2020
ADVANCE NOTICE: Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Monday, December 7, 2020 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
November 30, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, the day of funeral service, in honor of Staff Sergeant Mark Anthony Johnson, US Army of Agawam, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 14, 2020 in Fort Hood, Texas. Funeral Services for U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Mark Johnson will take place at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, MA.
November 18, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, November 19 [tomorrow], the day of interment, in honor of Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, US Army, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 12, 2020 in Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Warrant Officer Ghabour will be laid to rest at the Cedar Knoll Cemetery in East Taunton, Massachusetts.
November 13, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, November 14, 2020 [tomorrow], the day of interment, in honor of USMC First Lieutenant Mark N. Brunelle of Oakham, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 31, 2020. Lieutenant Brunelle will be laid to rest at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Oakham, MA.
October 30, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 31, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Fallon M. Boyle of Lowell, Massachusetts. Specialist Boyle passed away on October 27, 2020.
October 1, 2020
Please be advised that in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S. Public law 107-51, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from sunrise until sunset.
September 29, 2020
Please be advised that interment for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should be returned to full staff at sunset tomorrow, September 29, 2020.
September 18, 2020
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued to honor Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on September 18, 2020, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment. NOTE: This half-staff order supersedes the prior instruction relative to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Gants. The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should remain at half-staff until further notice.
September 14, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until further notice, as a mark of solemn respect for the memory of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, who passed today, September 14, 2020.
September 11, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Friday, September 11, 2020 in observance of Patriot Day, “in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.” The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
September 7, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jake Williams of Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Petty Officer Williams will be laid to rest at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, Massachusetts.
September 5, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, September 5, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Elder Fernandes, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, a native of Brockton, Massachusetts, who passed this past August.
Sergeant Fernandes will be laid to rest at Melrose Cemetery in Brockton, Massachusetts.
September 4, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, September 4,2020, in coordination with the funeral services and in honor of SGT Brandon Wieland, of Holliston, MA who passes on August 24, 2020.
May 25, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 25, 2020 the United States of America flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full-staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.
May 12, 2020
Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 15th, 2020 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
April 2, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at all state buildings and facilities, and hereby authorizes the same at all municipal and town properties and private institutions, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the United States Armed Forces Military Veterans and residents of the Massachusetts Soldier’s Home - Holyoke who died this past week in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
March 20, 2020
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, March 21, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of US Army Private First Class Justin Candido Kirby of New Bedford, MA, who passed away on March 9, 2020 at the Fort Irwin National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. Private First Class Kirby will be laid to rest at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Bedford, MA.
2019 Half Staff Notifications
December 9, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Master Chief Petty Officer Kenneth MacDonald, Jr., United States Navy of Wilmington, Massachusetts, who died on November 24, 2019, in Hampton, VA. Master Chief Petty Officer MacDonald, Jr. will be laid to rest a Wild Wood Cemetery, Wilmington, Massachusetts.
December 3, 2019 - Advance Notice
Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
November 15, 2019 - Update
Update: Please be advised that the date of interment for Firefighter Lieutenant Jason Menard of the Worcester Fire Department, who died in the line of duty on 11-13-2019, has been set for Monday, November 18, 2019.
As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Monday, November 18, 2019.
November 13, 2019
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for Firefighter Lieutenant Jason Menard of the Worcester Fire Department, who died tragically this morning, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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, until further notice.
November 7, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, November 9, 2019, the date of interment, in honor of 1LT Joseph Finneran, USAAC, (KIA, Ploesti, Romania, 1943) of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts and native of Needham, Massachusetts.
Remains of 1LT Finneran, who was killed on August 1, 1943 when serving as crewmember to the B-24 bomber "Ole Baldy" that was shot down that day during Operation Tidal Wave, will be laid to rest at the Mount Benedict Cemetery, 409 Corey Street, Boston, MA on this day.
October 3, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S. Public Law 107-51.
October 3, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 5, 2019, the day of internment, in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Eric Hill, United States Army Reserve, of Boston, Massachusetts, who died on September 14, 2019 in Suitland, Maryland. Lieutenant Colonel Hill will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts.
September 5, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in observance of Patriot Day, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2011 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
August 30, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Master Sergeant Luis S. DeLeon-Figueroa, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who was Killed In Action in Faryab Province, Afghanistan on August 21, 2019. Master Sergeant DeLeon-Figueroa will be laid to rest at the State Veterans Cemetery in Agawam, Massachusetts.
August 4, 2019
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued as a mark of respect honoring the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, August 8, 2019.
July 22, 2019 UPDATE (original post - July 17, 2019)
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued as a mark of respect for the memory of retired Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court John Paul Stevens, who passed away on July 16, 2019, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
July 19, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 20, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Technical Sergeant Alfred R. Sandini, United States Army Airforce, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, who died on February 15, 1944 in Thanh Hoa Province, French Indochina. Sergeant Sandini will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlborough, Massachusetts.
June 26, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, June 29, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class Research Delva, United States Army, Fort Carson, CO, of Lynn, Massachusetts, who died on June 8, 2019. Private First Class Delva will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Massachusetts.
June 19, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, June 22, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Sergeant George R. Schipani, United States Army, who died on March 31, 1951 at Prisoner of War Camp 5, Pyoktong, North Korea.
Sergeant Schipani will be laid to rest in Somerville Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Somerville, Massachusetts.
June 3, 2019
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the tragic act of violence at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until sunset, Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
May 27, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 27th, 2019 the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.
Additionally, on this same day, please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon, in honor of Hospital Corpsman Meaghan Burns, US Navy, of South Deerfield, MA who died on May 4, 2019 in Portsmouth, Virginia.
May 14, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Sergeant First Class John A. McCarthy, U.S. Army National Guard, Rhode Island, of Norwood, Massachusetts, who died on May 5, 2019.
May 13, 2019
Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
April 18, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, April 20, 2019, the day of internment, in honor of Private First Class Zacharay Arsenault, United States Army, of Leominster, Massachusetts, who died on April 1, 2019 at Fort Irwin, California.
April 16, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in honor of Sergeant Rachel R. McKay, United States Army, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, who died on April 8, 2019 at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
February 8, 2019
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of United States Representative John David Dingell, Jr., of Michigan and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Saturday, February 9, 2019.
January 9, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, January 11, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Sergeant First Class Eric Emond, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 27, 2018. SFC Emond will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
January 2, 2019
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, January 4, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of 1st Lieutenant Allan Turner -- reported missing on July 17, 1945 and officially presumed dead on July 18, 1946, from the vicinity of Bishmaknagar Village, State of Arunachal Pradesh, Republic of India. Lieutenant Turner will be laid to rest in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA.
2018 Half Staff Notifications
December 10, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for Firefighter Christopher Roy of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and member of the Worcester Fire Department, who died tragically on Sunday, December 9, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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.
This observance shall be concurrent with the ongoing half-staff display of the United States of America flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag as a mark of respect for the former President George H.W. Bush who passed on Friday, November 30, 2018.
December 1, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of former President George H.W. Bush who passed on Friday, November 30, 2018, and in accordance with U.S. Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7 (m), Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building beginning immediately. Updates to follow.
November 8, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated in Thousand Oaks, California, on November 7, 2018, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until sunset, November 10, 2018.
This order shall be observed prior to and concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff notification issued in honor of Staff Sergeant John L. Mersky, U.S. Army, of Osterville, Massachusetts for Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Common wealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, November 10, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant John L. Mersky, U.S. Army, of Osterville, MA who died on October 27, 2018.
October 29, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated yesterday at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker 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 until sunset, Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
October 27, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 27, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer John Sawyer Moore, U.S. Army, of Hopedale, MA who died on October 18, 2018.
October 7, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S. Public law 107-51.
September 6, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half- staff at all state buildings on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. The United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
August 29, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 31, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3, Scott R. Landis, MAARNG of Hanson, Massachusetts, who passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018.
This order shall be observed concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff order in honor of United States Senator John McCain.
Update: Please be advised that the date of interment for U.S. Senator John McCain has been set for Sunday, September 2, 2018. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Sunday, September 2, 2018.
These gubernatorial orders apply to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls.
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings.
3. All state military installations.
August 27, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for, and in honor of, United States Senator John McCain who passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until further notice.
August 2, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, August 2, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Technical Sergeant John F. Brady. Sergeant Brady was killed in action on November 2, 1944 when his B-17 was shot down by German fighter pilots over Merseburg, Germany. T/SGT Brady will be laid to rest in Saint Francis Old Cemetery in Taunton, Massachusetts.
July 18, 2018
Please be advised that the date of internment for Officer Michael Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department has been set for Friday, July 20, 2018. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Friday, July 20, 2018.
July 16, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until further notice, in honor of Officer Michael Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department who tragically died in the line of duty on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
July 3, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation issued on July 3, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, today Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
June 28, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, June 28, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Major General (Retired) George W. Keefe, 39th Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard and resident of Holliston, Massachusetts who passed away on June 21, 2018.
June 22, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, June 22, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class John William MacDonald, USMC, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division.
PFC Williams, a native of Somerville, MA, participated in the invasion of Tarawa Atoll and was killed in Action during the assault on Beach Red 3 on 20 November 1943. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
May 28, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 28th, 2018 the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.
May 22, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 25, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of USMC PFC Francis E. Drake, Jr., (KIA, Guadalcanal, 1942) originally of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Remains of PFC Drake, who was killed on 9 October 1942, during the Third Battle of the Matanikau, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA on this day.
May 18, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated today, May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas, and in accordance with Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlies D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, May 22, 2018.
May 15, 2018
Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-332, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
April 27, 2018
Please be advised that the date of interment for former State Representative James Miceli (19th Middlesex District, of Wilmington, MA), who passed away on 4-21-2018 has been set for Friday, April 27, 2018. As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Friday, April 27, 2018. Please schedule to have the American flag and Commonwealth flag returned to full staff at that time.
April 23, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, until the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Representative James Miceli (19th Middlesex District, of Wilmington, MA), who passed away April 21, 2018. Additional details surrounding the date of interment will be provided.
April 21, 2018
Please be advised that the date of interment for former First Lady Barbara Bush has been set for Saturday, April 21, 2018. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Barbara Bush and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until the day of interment.
This order shall run concurrent to the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff notifications in honor of Officer Sean Gannon of Yarmouth, Massachusetts and Staff Sergeant Robert F. Campbell, of Holliston, Massachusetts.
Therefore flags in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts should remain at half-staff through sunset on the day of interment of Mrs. Bush. Update to be provided regarding this date.
April 19, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, April 19, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Robert F. Campbell, MA Air National Guard, of Holliston, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 9, 2018.
Also, please be advised that the date of interment for Officer Sean Gannon of the Yarmouth Police Department, who tragically died in the line of duty, has been set for Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Following these orders, and the 4-13-2018 order for AOSR Ryan William Wainwright, USN of Attleboro, Massachusetts, the United States and Commonwealth flags should remain at half-staff on Monday, April 16; Tuesday, April 17; Wednesday, April 18; and through sunset on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
All flags should return to full-staff at sunrise on Friday, April 20, 2018.
April 17, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of AOSR Ryan Wainright, USN of Attelboro, Massachusetts, who passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Bremerton, Washington.
April 13, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until further notice, in honor of Officer Sean Gannon of the Yarmouth Police Department who tragically died in the line of duty yesterday, Thursday, April 12, 2018.
April 4, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., USN (Ret), Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor - Korean War., native of Fall River, Massachusetts and former resident of Concord, Massachusetts. Captain Hudner passed away on November 13, 2017 and will be laid to rest in Arlington National Ceremony on April 4, 2018.
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, the day of interment, in honor Ensign Evan Mark Scollard, USN, resident of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 24, 2018 in San Diego, CA.
Please note these two orders shall be observed concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff order by Governor Charlie Baker for Wednesday, April 4, 2018 calling for the flag of the United States and the Commonwealth flag be displayed at half-staff in memory the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from sunrise to sunset, in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Commonwealth, on the day of the 50th anniversary of his tragic death.
March 15, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, March 17, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Specialist Michael J. Grella, Joint Force Base Langley - Ft. Eustis, VA; of Gloucester, Massachusetts who died on Friday, March 9, 2018.
March 2, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Stephen A. Sprague, US Army, Fort Belvoir, VA, Company A, Warrior Transition Unit; of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts who died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
This order shall be observed concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff order for Friday, March 2nd in accordance with the Presidential proclamation calling for the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff in memory of Reverend Billy Graham.
March 1, 2018
Please be advised that in accordance with a Presidential proclamation calling for the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff on the day of interment in memory of Reverend Billy Graham, who died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018, the day of interment.
February 26, 2018
Please note the day of interment for Massachusetts State Representative Peter Kocot (1st Hampshire District of Northampton, MA) is Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
Therefore, according to a Proclamation issued by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on 2-22-2018, the United States flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27th.
Following sunset on Tuesday the 27th please schedule flags to return to full staff.
February 22, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, today February 22, 2018, until the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Representative Peter Kocot (1st Hampshire District of Northampton, MA), who passed away on February 22, 2018. Additional details surrounding the date of interment will be provided once received by the Governor's Office.
February 15, 2018
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetuated on February 14, 2018 at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately and remain so until sunset, Monday, February 19, 2018.
February 15, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 16, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class William Becket Kiernan, USMC, of Rochester, MA who died on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
January 11, 2018
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 11, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class Evan G. Kasabian, US Army, of Tyngsboro, MA who died on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
2017 Half Staff Notifications
December 11, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, December 11th, 2017, the day of interment, in honor of Fire Chief Stephen P. Frye of Montgomery, Massachusetts, who died in the line of duty on December 6, 2017.
ADVANCE NOTICE:
Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
November 17, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, November 20, 2017, the day of interment, in honor of SPC Donny Nguyen of Quincy, MA who passed on November 13, 2017 at Fort Campbell, KY.
November 13, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, November 16th in honor of Captain Thomas J Hudner Jr., USN (Ret), Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor-Korean War., native of Fall River, Massachusetts and resident of Concord, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 13, 2017.
November 06, 2017
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of this senseless act of violence perpetrated on November 5, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately and should remain so until sunset, Thursday, November 9, 2017.
October 15, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset effective Sunday, October 15, 2017, the day of interment in honor of Second Lieutenant Richard M. Horwitz, U.S. Army/Airforce 716th Bomber squadron, 449th Bombardment Group. Lieutenant Horwitz, a native of Canton, Massachusetts, went missing on 28 February 1945 in the Gulf of Trieste, Gorizia Province, Friuli-Venezia Region, Italy. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest.
October 8, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S, Public law 107-51.
October 4, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on the date of interment, Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in honor of SPC Raymond C. Wise, United States Army, of Dorchester, MA, who passed away September 22, 2017 at Fort Bliss Texas, in a training accident.
October 2, 2017
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately and remain so until sunset, Friday, October 6, 2017.
September 11, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Monday, September 11, 2017 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. The United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset.
August 2, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from sunrise to sunset. This is the day of interment for Navy Yeoman 3rd Class Edmund T. Ryan, a Massachusetts native combat veteran who served on the USS Oklahoma and was killed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest this Wednesday.
June 19, 2017
Please be advised the Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, Monday, June 19, 2017 until sunset on Thursday, June 22, the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Representative Gailanne Cariddi, 1st Berkshire District, of North Adams who passed away on June 17, 2017.
May 29, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon, full staff from noon until sunset on Monday, May 29th, 2017 in honor of Memorial Day.
May 15, 2017
Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-332, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, May 15, 2017 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.May 3, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on the date of his interment, Thursday, May 4, 2017, in honor of SSG Michael J. Mantenuto, HHC- 1st Special Forces Group - Fort Lewis, WA, of Holliston, Massachusetts.
April 7, 2017
Please note the day of interment for Massachusetts State Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly is Saturday, April 8, 2017. Therefore, according to a proclamation issued by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on 4-3-2017, all United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, April 8th.
April 6, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be flown at half-staff at all state buildings today, Thursday, April 6, 2017 in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation and as a mark of respect for Senator and Astronaut John Glenn on the day of his interment.
April 3, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, today April 3, 2017 until the day of interment in honor of Massachusetts State Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly, Fourth Middlesex district, of Arlington, MA who passed away on April 2, 2017. Additional details surrounding the date of interment will be provided once received by the Governor's Office.
March 31, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 31, 2017 in honor of CPL Jules Hauterman, Jr. MIA 1950-2016
March 22, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in honor of Firefighter Joseph Toscano of the Watertown Fire Department who died in the line of duty on Friday, March 17, 2017.
March 4, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in honor of United States armed service representatives:MK3 Kristina Lee Cooley, United States Coast Guard, of Feeding Hills, MA, who passed away on February 15, 2017
PFC Brian P. Odiorne, United States Army, of Ware, MA, who passed away on February 20, 2017 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
January 28, 2017
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in honor of Senior Airman Deanna Kelsey Richards United States Air Force of Framingham, MA, who passed away unexpectedly. December 12, 2016
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn, former astronaut and U.S. Senator, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, on the day of interment. Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that beginning at sunset on December 17, 2016 the United States Flag and the Commonwealth flag be returned to full-staff.
December 7, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.October 25, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in honor of SSG Sean Christopher O'Connell, U.S. Army 379th Engineer Company, of Rockland, MA.
October 9, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States.September 30, 2016
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Shimon Peres, former President and Prime Minister of Israel, and in accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, on Friday, September 30, 2016.
September 11, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. The United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
August 19, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States Flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective tomorrow Friday, August 19, 2016 from sunrise until sunset. In honor of Corporal Ronald Morh Sparks, an American Prisoner of War killed in captivity at POW Camp 1, Changsong, Democratic People's Republic of North Korea on 26 May 1951. His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest.
July 19, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued today as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Friday, July 22, 2016.
July 18, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued [Friday] as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack perpetrated on July 14, 2016, in Nice, France, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
July 8, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately for a period of five days, until sunset on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in honor of the fallen five officers in Dallas, TX.
July 1, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, July 1, 2016 in honor of Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Clement United States Navy, of Beverly, MA who passed away on June 21, 2016.June 18, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in honor of SPC Bernardino Guevara Jr. United States Army, of Roxbury, MA who passed away on June 2016.
June 12, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued yesterday "As a mark of respect for the victims of the act of hatred and terror perpetrated on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando Florida" and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, June 16, 2016.
May 30, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States Flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon, full staff from noon until sunset on Monday, May 30, 2016 in honor of Memorial Day. May 23, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise on Monday, May 23, 2016 until sunset on the day of interment on Friday, May 27, 2016 in honor of Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, May 22, 2016.
April 29, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, Friday, April, 29, 2016 in honor of Corporal Christopher J. Orlando, United States Marine Corps, of Hingham, MA who died in the two helicopter crash off the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii on Thursday, January 14, 2016.
March 23, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2016, in Brussels" and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Saturday, March 26, 2016
March 17, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Trooper Thomas L. Clardy of Hudson. Once formal arrangements have been made an update will be sent out in regards to the date of interment. Trooper Clardy’s interment is scheduled for today, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. As such, please schedule flags to return to full staff at sunset this evening.March 7, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued as a mark of respect for the memory of Nancy Reagan and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment.March 4, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of Prince Williams County, Virginia Police Officer Ashley Guindon who will be laid to rest on Monday, March 7, 2016 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
March 2, 2016
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in honor of Major Glenn G. Milliken, Massachusetts Air National Guard, of Wilbraham, MA who passed away on February 23, 2016
February 16, 2016
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued as a mark of respect for United States Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings, as well as the main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls, beginning immediately until sunset on February 20, 2016.
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 22, 2016 in honor of Corporal Christopher J. Orlando, United Sates Marine Corps, of Hingham, MA and the 11 other Marines who died in the two helicopter crash off the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii on Thursday, January 14, 2016.
December 14, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, December 14, 2015 in honor of Sergeant Luke Joseph Edward Carreiro, United States Army, of Westport, MA who died while serving his country at the Army Military Base in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.
December 12, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in honor of Sergeant Robert Dakin, United States Army, who was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 12, 1950 and later declared Killed in Action. The Sergeant will be buried with full military honors on December 12, 2015
December 3, 2015
This is an update to the below order from Governor Charlie Baker. *In accordance with the Presidential proclamation Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, December 7, 2015.
December 3, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in honor of the victims of the San Bernardino, CA Shooting December 2, 2015
November 23, 2015
Please be advised that Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, November 23, 2015 in honor of Private First Class Aaron Cordoba-Martinez, United States Army, of Taunton, MA who died on November 14, 2015.
November 16, 2015
Please be advised that in accordance with the President proclamation and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, November 19, 2015, in honor of the victims of the attacks in Paris, France on November 13, 2015.
October 6, 2015
Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015. Additionally, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in honor of Sergeant Christopher Y. Vars, United States Army, of Reading, MA who was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 29, 1950. Sgt. Vars was the recipient of many awards including the Purple Heart, the POW & Mia Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and several others. The Sergeant’s remains returned to the United States on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 and he will be buried with full military honors on October 6, 2015.
September 21, 2015
Please be advised that the Amherst Select Board has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all Town buildings on Monday, September 21, 2015 until further notice in honor of Town Manager John P. Musante who died on Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in honor of Specialist David Hazen Johnston, United States Army, of Lexington, MA who died on August 12, 2015.
September 11, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Friday September 11, 2015 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.
July 17, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning at sunrise on Friday, July 17, 2015 in honor of the four United States Marines killed in Chattanooga, TN on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Additional details on when the flags will be raised to full staff will be provided by the Governor's Office at a later date. UPDATE 7/23/15: Flags will remain at half - staff until sunset on July 27, 2015.
July 13, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, July 13, 2015 in honor of First Sergeant Dennis J. Sparrow, Massachusetts Army National Guard, of Wareham, MA who died on July 6, 2015.
July 8, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half - staff at all state buildings beginning at sunrise on Monday, June 29, 2015 until sunset on Saturday, July 11, 2015 in honor of Massachusetts State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy, Second Plymouth and Bristol district, of Brockton, MA who died on June 28, 2015.
July 2, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in honor of Captain Richard W. Vincent, D Company, 2nd Battalion, 18th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps. Captain Vincent has been missing on the island of Tarawa since November 20, 1943 and was listed as Killed In Action. Captain Vincent's remains were identified on October 21, 2014 and will be interred on July 2, 2015 in his home town of Westfield, MA.
June 29, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning at sunrise on Monday, June 29, 2015 until the day of interment in honor of Massachusetts State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy, Second Plymouth and Bristol district, of Brockton, MA who died on June 28, 2015.
June 29, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, June 29, 2015 in honor of PFC Peter J. Handibode, United States Marine Corps, of Weymouth, MA who died on June 20, 2015.
June 23, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half -staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset until on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in honor of Master Sergeant Neil J. Morrison, United States Army, of Newburyport, MA who died on May 29, 2015.
May 25, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon, full staff from noon until sunset on Monday, May 25, 2015 in honor of Memorial Day
May 15, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 15, 2015 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
April 20, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, April 20, 2015 in honor of Corporal John Michael Dawson, 22, United States Army, of Whitinsville, MA who was Killed In Action on April 8, 2015.
April 15, 2015
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and were injured during the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013.
March 10, 2015
Please be advised that Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be raised to the top of the flag pole at sunset today - Tuesday March 10, 2015 at all state buildings. As a reminder the flags have been at half - staff in honor of United States Senator Edward W. Brooke who passed away on January 3, 2015 and will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery today, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 3 pm.
December 19, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, December 19, 2014 in honor of PFC Keely R. Walsh, 18, Massachusetts Army National Guard, of Lancaster, who died on December 14, 2014.
November 8, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, November 8, 2014, in honor of Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Charles Tucker II , 38, U.S. Navy, of South Easton, who died on October 26, 2014.
October 22, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half - staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, in honor of SPC 4 Nicholas A Outhuse, 26, U.S. Army, of Palmer, who died on October 10, 2014.
October 9, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag
be lowered to half - staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 9, 2014, in honor of Technical Sergeant Patrick A. Rud, 32, Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing, of Holyoke, who died on October 3, 2014.
September 30, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, in honor of Maj. Michael J. Donahue, U.S. Army, of Columbus, OH who was killed in action on September 16, 2014 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
September 16, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half -staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September, 16, 2014, in honor of SPC Brian K. Arsenault, U.S. Army, of Northborough who was killed in action on September 4, 2014 in Ghazni, Afghanistan.
September 11, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 11, 2014, Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
August 15, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half- staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 15, 2014 in honor of PVT Jose Enrique Mendez Lassalle, U.S. Army, of Dorchester who died on August 5, 2014
August 12, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, August 14, 2014 in honor of Major General Harold J. Greene, 55, U.S. Army, who died on August 5, 2014.
July 28, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, July 28, 2014 in honor of Sergeant Major Kevin Walsh, Massachusetts Army National Guard, of Norwood who died July 17, 2014.
July 10, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, July 14, 2014 in honor of Lance Corporal Sean Michael Dougan, 20, U.S. Marine Corps, of Springfield who died July 2, 2014.
June 23, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, June 23, 2014 in honor of Lance Corporal, Andrew J. Kraynick, 21, U.S. Marine Corps, of Tewksbury who died June 14, 2014.
May 30, 2014
Please be advised that Acting Governor William Francis Galvin has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, June 2, 2014 in honor of First Sergeant Joseph A. Anastasio, U.S. Army, of Canton who died May 25, 2014.
May 26, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day.
May 15, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, in compliance with 36. U.S. Code § 136.
April 16, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in honor of Officer Dennis O. Simmonds, Boston Police Department, of Hyde Park, who died on April 10, 2014.
April 14, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States Flag and the Commonwealth Flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and were injured during the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013.
April 4, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in honor of Officer Gregg Maloney, 43, of the Plymouth Police Department who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
March 28, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings located in the City of Boston beginning immediately and until sunset on Thursday, April 3, 2014 and at all remaining state buildings beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 until sunset on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in honor of the Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh, 43 and Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy, 33, of the Boston Fire Department who died in the line of duty on March 26, 2014.
February 25, 2014
Please be advised that Acting Governor William Francis Galvin has ordered that the United States Flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, in honor of PV2 Miguel Angel Verdejopolonco, US Army, of Peabody who died February 18, 2014.
February 10, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in honor of SGT
Myrnairis Bones Cepeda, U.S. Army, of Roxbury who died February 2, 2014.
January 17, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in honor of Petty Officer Third Class Nathan V. Nissay, U.S. Navy, of Dracut who died December 30, 2013
January 10, 2014
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in honor of SPC Ryan A. Goldie, U.S. Army, of Wareham who died December 22, 2013
January 2, 2014
Please be advised that Govenor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonweath flag be lowered to half - staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in honor of Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian. USMC from Abington who died December 23, 2013
December 20, 2013
Govenor Deval Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half- staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, December 23, 2013 in honor of Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Rodriguez of Fairhaven who died December 11, 2013.
December 6, 2013
In accordance with President Barack Obama’s presidential order, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until December 9, 2013 in honor of Nelson Mandela.
November 22, 2013
In accordance with President Obama's proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset in honor of President John F. Kennedy.
November 7, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, November 7, 2013 in honor of SSgt Brett Carnathan of Rockland who died on October 27, 2013.
September 17, 2013 - September 20, 2013
In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until sunset on Friday, September 20, 2013 as a mark of respect for the victims of the violence perpetrated at the Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013.
September 11, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
June 22, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in honor of PFC Christopher P. Dona of Dudley who died on June 13, 2013.
June 10, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until sunset on Friday, June 14, 2013 in honor of Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci who died Saturday, June 8, 2013. Additionally, the Commonwealth flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, July 8, 2013.
May 28, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in honor of U.S. Army SPC Mitchell K. Daehling of Dalton who died on May 14, 2013 in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
May 27, 2013
In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon, May 27, 2013 in honor of Memorial Day.
May 13, 2013
In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.
April 22, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, April 22, 2013 in honor of the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated in Boston on Monday, April 15, 2013.
April 18, 2013
UPDATE: In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings until sunset, Saturday, April 20, 2013 in honor of the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated in Boston on Monday, April 15, 2013.
April 16, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately and until further notice in honor of the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated in Boston on Monday, April 15, 2013.
February 12, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in honor of PFC Michael A. Gorman of Brookline who died February 5, 2013.
January 24, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 24, 2013 in honor of Sergeant First Class Michael J. Squillaci of Uxbridge who died January 16, 2013.
January 18, 2013
Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 18, 2013 in honor of Pfc. Antonio Syrakos of Lynn who died January 10, 2013.
December 19, 2012
In accordance with President Obama's proclamation, please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until sunset Friday, December 21, 2012 in honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye who died Monday, December 17, 2012.
December 14, 2012
In accordance with President Obama's proclamation, please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings until sunset on December 18, 2012 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut.
December 7, 2012
Governor Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to half-staff on December 7, 2012 from sunrise to sunset in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
December 3, 2012
Please be advised that flags at all state buildings should return to full-staff at sunset this evening.
November 29, 2012
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings today and until further notice in honor of State Representative Joyce Spiliotis of Peabody who died this morning.
November 14, 2012
Please be advised that Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until sunset today, November 14, 2012 in honor of Congressman Joseph E. Early.
October 15, 2012
Please be advised that in accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from midnight tonight until sunset on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in honor of Senator Arlen Specter.
September 13, 2012
Please be advised that in accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, September 16, 2012 in honor of John Christopher Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi.
September 11, 2012
Please be advised that in accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in honor of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
September 4, 2012 - Select Board Chair Clarifies 9-11 Flag Display Issue (PDF)