Summary
Governors in seven U.S. states have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor various public servants, military members, and community leaders. These orders will take place on different dates this week and weekend, with reasons ranging from honoring fallen military personnel to recognizing the contributions of state leaders and judges.
Key Facts
- Flags in West Virginia will be at half-staff from March 4 to March 6 to honor former Delegate Larry D. Kump.
- Arizona will lower flags on March 8 to honor Judge Marcus Kelley.
- Nebraska flags are at half-staff from March 4 for Sergeant 1st Class Noah Tietjens, who died in an Iranian missile strike.
- Kansas flags have been lowered since March 2 to honor Representative John Resman.
- Virginia will lower flags on March 7 for Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and minister.
- In Iowa, flags are at half-staff from March 5 to honor Major Jeffrey O'Brien and Sergeant Declan Coady.
- Minnesota lowers flags beginning March 5 for Sergeant 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, who was killed in Kuwait.
