It usually indicates that someone important recently died, or that there was a national disaster or tragedy.
A flag is flown at half-mast to indicate a death.
it means that someone who is important has died.
It means people die
The US flag is flown at halfmast as symbol of mourning.
The US flag is flown at halfmast as symbol of mourning.
The Papal flag should be full staff
It is a sign of mourning, usually of a prominent figure.
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.
You only fly a Canadian flag at half mast when you are mourning.
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
The canadian flag is flown at half mast to represent mourning.
Flags Are At Half Mast to Honor A loss of someone who died for our american flag.