0
The president asked that the flags be flown at half mast for Peace Officers Memorial Day (as part of Police Week which began on May 11th).
What else can I help you with?
Why is the Texas flag at half mast March 24 2009?
I believe it is for the police officers that died in the shoot out in Oakland.
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 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.
Why is the us flag at half mast today September 22 2009?
Two soldiers were killed in action and where from Kansas
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.
Flying flags at half mast in Canada?
The canadian flag is flown at half mast to represent mourning.
Why flags at half mast today?
Flags Are At Half Mast to Honor A loss of someone who died for our american flag.
Is the flag ever lowered at the tomb of the unknown soldier?
The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington is always at half mast. The only US flag never at half mast is on the moon.
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.
When an important American dies they fly the flag and this is called?
Flying the flag at half mast.
