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Why do you raise the flag to the peak then half way down to fly it at half mast?
Etbro
Half mast means someone important like a cop, firefighter, etc has died and to the peak is just a normal day. (:
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Why is a flag flown upside down and at half mast?
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
Why does the flag have to be raised up before being put into half-mast position?
By tradition, it is the lowering of the flag that conveys respect. If you just raise the flag to the half-mast position, it hasn't been lowered.
How do you fly a flag at half mast?
You fly a half-mast flag by quickly raising it into the air and then slowly dropping it half way, tie it off, and you are done!
What days do you fly the flag at half mast?
A flag is flown at half-mast to indicate a death.
When the US flag is at half mast should the Papal flag also be at half mast?
The Papal flag should be full staff
What is half mast?
Halfway down the flag pole the flag is attached to.
What procedure must be followed for a flag to fly at half-mast?
The flag must first be hoisted to the top of the mast momentarily, and then it is lowered to the half mast position and secured.
What regular yearly days do you fly Canadian flag at half mast?
You only fly a Canadian flag at half mast when you are mourning.
When a public figure dies what position on a flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
When a public figure dies what position on the flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
When a public figure dies at what position on the flag pole is the flag flown?
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
Flying flags at half mast in Canada?
The canadian flag is flown at half mast to represent mourning.
