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2/22/2024
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, February 24, 2024. This is for former State Senator Larry E. Haines, who passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Former State Senator Haines represented Legislative District 5.

2/19/2024
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for Civil Rights Heroes Day. This day recognizes the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights and abolition leaders throughout history and reaffirms our commitment to be a land of opportunity, hope, and justice for every citizen.

2/7/2024
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff, United States Flag will be at Half-Staff

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Friday, February 9, 2024. This is the day of the memorial service for Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers. Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher Chambers was a Maryland native that died in the line of duty on January 11, 2024.

The Maryland flag is already flying at half-staff in honor of Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher Chambers. The United States Flag and Maryland will both return to full-staff at sunset on Friday, February 9, 2024.

2/2/2024
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, February 3, 2024. This is for former State Delegate Rudolph C. Cane, who passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2024. Former State Delegate Cane represented Legislative District 37A.

At sunset on Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Maryland flag will continue to fly at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment for Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers.

1/26/2024
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff
This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. A separate notification will be sent regarding the raising of the Maryland Flag. This action is for Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers. Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class Christopher Chambers was a Maryland native that died in the line of duty on January 11, 2024.
1/19/2024
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff
This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Monday, January 22, 2024. This is for former State Senator Douglas J.J. Peters, who passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Former State Senator Peters represented Legislative District 23.
12/28/2023
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff
This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, December 30, 2023. This is for former Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Henry Allan “Bud” Virts, who passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Henry Allan “Bud” Virts was the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture from 1998-2001.
12/19/2023
Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag are at Half-Staff
As a mark of respect for the memory of Sandra Day O’Connor, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, President Joseph R. Biden ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff until sunset today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
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