Summary
Flags in four U.S. states—Delaware, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Wyoming—are ordered to fly at half-staff to honor recent local tragedies and losses. This gesture is meant to show respect for fallen officers, public servants, and victims of violence.
Key Facts
- Flags in Delaware will be at half-staff from December 23, 2025, to January 5, 2026, to honor State Trooper Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, killed on duty.
- Louisiana will observe four days of mourning from January 1-4, 2026, for the 14 victims of the 2025 New Orleans terrorist truck attack.
- Tennessee will lower flags at the State Capitol and state buildings on January 5, 2026, remembering Deputy Sheriff Justin Bradford Mowery, who died in a car crash.
- Wyoming flags will remain at half-staff until dusk on January 5, 2026, in honor of Judy Catchpole, a former state official.
- The flag-lowering acts are a mark of respect and reflection on the sacrifices of public servants and the impact of violent events.
- Authorities call for community participation, such as ringing bells, to further honor victims.
- Future orders for lowering flags will adhere to state and federal guidelines.
