Days before her death, the former first lady had entered home hospice care — months after the nation’s 39th president also entered hospice care. In May, it was announced she was diagnosed with dementia.

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As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, and Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which is hosted by the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial, and in honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day.

“It is fitting and proper to remember and honor Mrs. Rosalynn Carter’s life and dedicated service to citizens of the State of Georgia and the United States of America by lowering the flags throughout Georgia to half-staff,” Kemp’s executive order states.

“Day in and day out, Wisconsin’s firefighters and emergency service professionals risk their own health and safety to keep us safe and serve us and our communities during our worst days, often at great personal risk and sacrifice,” said Gov. Evers. “We will continue to honor the bravery and selflessness of those firefighters who have tragically fallen in the line of duty, on Firefighters Memorial Day and throughout the year, we remember their immense sacrifice.”

Executive Order #222 subsequently orders the flags to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, in recognition of the Final Alarm Ceremony at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial, and on Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, in honor of Fire Prevention Week, which features observances, ceremonies, exercises, and activities related to fire safety education, and culminates with the observance of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day in recognition of the firefighters of this state who made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties over the course of the year.

Previously, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend had been held in October, but beginning in 2023, was moved from October to May by the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. However, in Wisconsin, Wis. Stat. 995.225(1) still designates each week annually during which October 9 falls as Fire Prevention Week and designates the Saturday at the end of Fire Prevention Week as Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day.

In another executive order, Kemp also directed “all resources of the state” to be available to “assist with the final farewell and internment” of the former first lady.

In its proclamation, the White House said her life as both first lady in Georgia and first lady of the United States “exemplified hope, warmth, and a steadfast commitment to doing all she could to address many of our society’s greatest needs.”

In loving memory of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.The thoughts and prayers of the Biden-Harris Administration are with President Carter and the entire Carter family. pic.twitter.com/XsNbPY93dI

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation Tuesday for the U.S. flag to fly at half-staff as a “mark of respect for the memory” of the longtime companion of former President Jimmy Carter, the proclamation states.

In May, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #222 ordering the flags to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 5, 2024, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Executive Order #222 also ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, in recognition of the Final Alarm Ceremony at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial, and again on Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, as required by state statute in observance of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12, 2024.

“She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for all; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities,” the proclamation states. “Above all, the deep love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership, and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.”

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The American flag across the United States and the Georgia state flag will be flown at half-staff following the death of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

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