Why Are Flags at Half-Staff in Virginia?

Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered all Virginia and United States flags to fly at half-staff on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. "We remember with profound gratitude the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country," the statement from the governor's office reads. Youngkin ordered all Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings in the Commonwealth for Memorial Day, accordin…

Are flags at half-staff for Memorial Day? What to know ahead of the holiday

On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country, but how are flags supposed to be flown?

Why are flags at half-staff in Arizona? Here’s what to know on Memorial Day - Finnoexpert

Arizonans may notice flags at half-staff on May 26 for a portion of the day. Each year on Memorial Day, flags are flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon to honor military members who died defending the United States. After noon, the flags will be raised to the top of the staff. This is in honor of the living soldiers who continue to defend liberty and justice in the country, according to Liberty Flags. Memorial Day, which is observed on the…

Half-staff Flag Notice – Memorial Day

2025-05-26 The Governor has ordered that the flags atop the State Capitol be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 26, 2025, until noon, in observation of Memorial Day. The Governor requests that the flags over state buildings and buildings of the political subdivisions of this State similarly be flown at half-staff for this purpose.