U.S. Flag Status and Policy - why the american flag is at half mast today

September 15, 2022 - UPDATEPlease be advised that the date of interment for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been set for Monday, September 19, 2022.  As such, and in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Monday, September 19, 2022, and return to full staff following that time.

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June 4, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the Massachusetts first responders lost on this day, Friday, June 4, 2021, including Worcester Police Officer Emmanuel "Manny" Familia, and Braintree Police K9 Kitt, who each died in the line of duty this afternoon, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until further notice.

December 6, 2021Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Robert Dole, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset Thursday, December 9, 2021.

April 18, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, April 20, 2019, the day of internment, in honor of Private First Class Zacharay Arsenault, United States Army, of Leominster, Massachusetts, who died on April 1, 2019 at Fort Irwin, California.

June 28, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, June 28, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Major General (Retired) George W. Keefe, 39th Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard and resident of Holliston, Massachusetts who passed away on June 21, 2018.

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April 1, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning today Monday, April 1, 2024, until sunset on Saturday, April 6, 2024 the date of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, William D. Delahunt, who passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2024.

October 7, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S. Public law 107-51.

November 13, 2019Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for Firefighter Lieutenant Jason Menard of the Worcester Fire Department, who died tragically this morning, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until further notice.

January 31, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today until sunset on January 31, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Alice K. Wolf, who passed away on January 26, 2023.

September 11, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Friday, September 11, 2020 in observance of Patriot Day, “in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.” The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset effective Sunday, October 15, 2017, the day of interment in honor of Second Lieutenant Richard M. Horwitz, U.S. Army/Airforce 716th Bomber squadron, 449th Bombardment Group.  Lieutenant Horwitz, a native of Canton, Massachusetts, went missing on 28 February 1945 in the Gulf of Trieste, Gorizia Province, Friuli-Venezia Region, Italy.  His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest.

September 29, 2020Please be advised that interment for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

This order shall be observed concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff order in honor of United States Senator John McCain.

January 25, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 27, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Petty Officer Second Class Merle Chester Joseph Hillman, U.S. Navy, USS California, (KIA, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941) of Holyoke, Massachusetts.  Remains of Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Hillman, who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1941, will be laid to rest at the Saint Jerome Cemetery, in Holyoke, Massachusetts on this day.

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ADVANCE NOTICE: United States of America flag and Commonwealth flag to honor National Pearl Harbor Remembrance DayPlease be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

June 26, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, June 29, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class Research Delva, United States Army, Fort Carson, CO, of Lynn, Massachusetts, who died on June 8, 2019.  Private First Class Delva will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Massachusetts.

November 18, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, November 19 [tomorrow], the day of interment, in honor of Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, US Army, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 12, 2020 in Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Warrant Officer Ghabour will be laid to rest at the Cedar Knoll Cemetery in East Taunton, Massachusetts.

March 1, 2018Please be advised that in accordance with a Presidential proclamation calling for the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff on the day of interment in memory of Reverend Billy Graham, who died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018, the day of interment.

July 30, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 31, 2021 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard (MANG) Private First Class Carlos Soto-Mendez, of Dorchester, MA, who passed away on July 24, 2021.  Funeral Services for MANG Private First Class Soto-Mendez will take place at Saint Michael Cemetery in Roslindale, MA.

May 12, 2023Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

August 27, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated today in Kabul, Afghanistan resulting in the tragic death of members of the United States military, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state building beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, August 30, 2021.

October 27, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 27, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer John Sawyer Moore, U.S. Army, of Hopedale, MA who died on October 18, 2018.

March 4, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until further notice in honor of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci who died tragically yesterday evening.  Updates regarding date of interment to follow.

April 4, 2023UPDATE: Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings until sunset on the day of interment, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Melvin Herbert King who passed away on March 28, 2023.

Additionally, on this same day, please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon, in honor of Hospital Corpsman Meaghan Burns, US Navy, of South Deerfield, MA who died on May 4, 2019 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

September 10, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in observance of Patriot Day, “in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.”  The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

September 4, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, September 4,2020, in coordination with the funeral services and in honor of SGT Brandon Wieland, of Holliston, MA who passes on August 24, 2020.

May 27, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 27th, 2019 the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.

October 3, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S. Public Law 107-51.

October 4, 2023 - UPDATEPlease be advised that as a mark of respect and for the memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein, and in accordance with Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment.  Interment has been set to October 5, 2023.

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May 26, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy today, May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

November 8, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated in Thousand Oaks, California, on November 7, 2018, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, November 10, 2018.

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Therefore, in Massachusetts, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should not return to full staff until sunrise on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

August 29, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 31, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3, Scott R. Landis, MAARNG of Hanson, Massachusetts, who passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018.

UPDATE: December 12, 2023 Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey, who was killed in the line of duty, Wednesday December 6, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, Thursday December 7, 2023 until the date of interment. [Please note this will extend the current half-staff order set to expire as sunset on Thursday, December 7, 2023.] Date of interment for Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey has been set for Friday, December 15, 2023.  As such Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag remain at half-staff until sunset, Friday, December 15, 2023, and return to full staff following that time.

December 19, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise, December 20, 2023, until sunset, December 21, 2023, at all state buildings in honor of Corporal Andy Jose Martinez, United States Marine Corps, of Lynn, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 2, 2023, while stationed at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

February 27, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Congressman from Massachusetts, John Walter Olver, who passed away on February 23, 2023.

As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should be returned to full staff at sunset tomorrow, September 29, 2020.

August 23, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, August 26, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts National Guard 182nd Medical Company Sergeant First Class Diclecio A. Dosanjos of Brockton, MA who passed away while on active duty on August 9, 2023.

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September 9, 2021 - Advanced Notification AMDENDED on September 11, 2021Please be advised that the dates for the half-staff display of the United States of America flag and the Massachusetts flag in honor of Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo USMC, of Lawrence, Massachusetts include Sunday, September 12, 2021 and Monday, September 13, 2021.

November 15, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, November 14, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Sergeant First Class Jeremy Bushey, of Dalton, MA, who passed away on October 30, 2022.

Advance Noted: June 23, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, June 25, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of Specialist Joshua Diamond, United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division, of Plymouth, MA, who passed away on 6-11-2021 at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.

May 13, 2019Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

September 6, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half- staff at all state buildings on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.  The United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

March 31, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, April 1, 2022 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy Petty Officer Francis D. Joseph, formerly of Springfield, MA, who passed away on March 8, 2022, in Panama City, FL.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, September 28, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, of Worcester, Massachusetts who tragically passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024.

February 4, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, February 5, 2021 the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts Air National Guard (MANG) Sergeant Christopher Murdock Delano, of Middleboro, MA, who passed away on January 29, 2021.

April 4, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., USN (Ret), Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor - Korean War., native of Fall River, Massachusetts and former resident of Concord, Massachusetts.  Captain Hudner passed away on November 13, 2017 and will be laid to rest in Arlington National Ceremony on April 4, 2018.

September 7, 2022 - Advance NotificationPlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in observance of Patriot Day, "in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed."  The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

October 3, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 5, 2019, the day of internment, in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Eric Hill, United States Army Reserve, of Boston, Massachusetts, who died on September 14, 2019 in Suitland, Maryland. Lieutenant Colonel Hill will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts.

January 9, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, January 11, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Sergeant First Class Eric Emond, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 27, 2018.  SFC Emond will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

January 12, 2022Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, January 13, 2022 (tomorrow) the day of internment.

October 15, 2021Please be advised that in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service being held in Washington, D.C. and to pay respect to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and their families, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Remains of Cpl. Puopolo; C Battery, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery, 8th U.S. Army, (KIA, Prisoners of War), who died at age 19 on February 28, 1951 at Prisoner of War Camp #5, Korea, will be laid to rest at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA on this day.

October 26, 2023Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 26, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, until sunset on October 30, 2023.

March 23, 2021Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021 in Boulder, Colorado, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

January 11, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 11, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class Evan G. Kasabian, US Army, of Tyngsboro, MA who died on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, November 20, 2017, the day of interment, in honor of SPC Donny Nguyen of Quincy, MA who passed on November 13, 2017 at Fort Campbell, KY.

March 13, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all buildings beginning immediately today, March 13, 2023, until sunset on March 17, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Anthony J. Verga Sr., who passed away on March 10, 2023.

September 26, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 27, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Private Kwack K. Woo of Los Angeles, California, who served in the United States Army, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division during World War II. The remains of PVT Woo, who was killed in action in February, 1945 near the town of Biesdorf, Germany, will be laid to rest in the Massachusetts Veteran Memorial Cemetery, in Agawam, Massachusetts on this day.

This flag, which acts as a national flag on land, was adopted on 12th March 1968 when the country officially declared its independence from the United Kingdom. There are three maritime flags in Mauritius in use today: the Civil State Flag (both of which bear the country's coat of arms with the emblematic animals of the dodo and sambar) and the War Flag (with a red anchor).

August 4, 2022Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the memory of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, of Indiana, who died tragically today, and in accordance with 4 USC 7(m), the United States flag code, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately and continuing until midnight, August 4, 2022.

December 29, 2021Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until the day of interment.  Update on the date of interment to follow.

February 22, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning at sunrise Friday, February 23, 2024, until sunset on Friday, March 1, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Carlos Dickey, United States Army, Tanker, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 13, 2024.

Sergeant First Class Bushey, US Army, Fort Bliss, Battery C, 3d Battalion, 43d ADA Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX, will be laid to rest at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Northampton, MA on this date.

Corporal Bryan, US Army, 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team-4th Cavalry-5th Squadron Comanche Troop, Fort Riley Kansas, will be laid to rest at the Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth, MA on this date.

May 14, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Sergeant First Class John A. McCarthy, U.S. Army National Guard, Rhode Island, of Norwood, Massachusetts, who died on May 5, 2019.

March 20, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, March 21, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of US Army Private First Class Justin Candido Kirby of New Bedford, MA, who passed away on March 9, 2020 at the Fort Irwin National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. Private First Class Kirby will be laid to rest at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Bedford, MA.

April 2, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at all state buildings and facilities, and hereby authorizes the same at all municipal and town properties and private institutions, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the United States Armed Forces Military Veterans and residents of the Massachusetts Soldier’s Home - Holyoke who died this past week in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

June 15, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, June 15, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative David Bartley, who passed away on June 13, 2023.

September 5, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, September 5, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Elder Fernandes, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, a native of Brockton, Massachusetts, who passed this past August.

November 13, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, November 14, 2020 [tomorrow], the day of interment, in honor of USMC First Lieutenant Mark N. Brunelle of Oakham, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 31, 2020.  Lieutenant Brunelle will be laid to rest at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Oakham, MA.

October 23, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the date of interment, in honor of First Lieutenant Alfred Pezzella, U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), who served with the 328th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 93d Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force (KIA Romania, 1 August 1943), of Natick, Massachusetts. Remains of 1LT Pezzella, who was killed during the Operation TIDAL WAVE, Bucharest, Romania, 1943, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, in Bourne, Massachusetts on this day.

October 5, 2022: Advance NoticePlease be advised that in accordance with a Public Law 107-51 and a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and to pay respect to the firefighters past and present who have lost their lives in the line of duty, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

May 26, 2023 - ADVANCE NOTICEPlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in honor of Memorial Day, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset.

April 25, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday April 29, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Corporal Manuel John Pimentel, U.S. Marine Corps, Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, (KIA, Lunga Area of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, September 24th, 1942) of Medford, Massachusetts. Remains of Corporal Manuel John Pimentel, who was killed during the Guadalcanal campaign WWII, we be laid to rest at the Cambridge Cemetery, in Cambridge, Massachusetts on this day.

December 2, 2020ADVANCE NOTICE: Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Monday, December 7, 2020 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

June 29, 2022 - Advance NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 2, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of Somerville Police Officer and Massachusetts Army National Guard (MANG) Master Sergeant Randy Renaud Issacs, of Somerville, MA, who passed away on June 19, 2022 while on duty.

September 8, 2023 - ADVANCE NOTIFICATIONPlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Monday, September 11, 2023 in observance of Patriot Day, "in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed."  The United of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Common wealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, November 10, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant John L. Mersky, U.S. Army, of Osterville, MA who died on October 27, 2018.

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July 22, 2019 UPDATE (original post - July 17, 2019)Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued as a mark of respect for the memory of retired Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court John Paul Stevens, who passed away on July 16, 2019, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

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March 15, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, March 17, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Specialist Michael J. Grella, Joint Force Base Langley - Ft. Eustis, VA; of Gloucester, Massachusetts who died on Friday, March 9, 2018.March 2, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Stephen A. Sprague, US Army, Fort Belvoir, VA, Company A, Warrior Transition Unit; of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts who died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

January 4, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 5, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Brigadier General (MA) Mark C. Glenn, Massachusetts Army National Guard, formerly of Reading, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 19, 2023.

May 24, 2022Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated today, May 24, 2022, at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings immediately, and continuing until sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

August 28, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Petty Officer Third Class Kyle Thomas Duffy, United States Navy, of Wareham, Massachusetts, who passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.

November 22, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, November 22, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Massachusetts State Senator and State Representative Susan Tucker, who passed away November 20, 2023.

February 15, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetuated on February 14, 2018 at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately and remain so until sunset, Monday, February 19, 2018.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Monday, December 11th, 2017, the day of interment, in honor of Fire Chief Stephen P. Frye of Montgomery, Massachusetts, who died in the line of duty on December 6, 2017.

February 22, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, today February 22, 2018, until the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Representative Peter Kocot (1st Hampshire District of Northampton, MA), who passed away on February 22, 2018.  Additional details surrounding the date of interment will be provided once received by the Governor's Office.

April 6, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of United States Congressman Alcee Hastings, of Florida, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

October 19, 2022: Advance NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 22, 2022, the date of interment, in honor of U.S. Army Cpl. Joseph John Puopolo, United States Army, Korea, formerly of East Boston, Massachusetts.

October 1, 2020Please be advised that in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S. Public law 107-51, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from sunrise until sunset.

Update: Please be advised that the date of interment for U.S. Senator John McCain has been set for Sunday, September 2, 2018.  As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Sunday, September 2, 2018.

February 10, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of MaDone Editingssachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Friday, February 11, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of Former Massachusetts State Senator Bill Owens who passed away on January 22, 2022.

Therefore the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should remain at half staff throughout the weekend and continue until Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021.

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April 13, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts, Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the CDone Editingommonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in honor and remembrance of United States Capitol Police Officer William Evans, a native of North Adams, Massachusetts, who will lie in honor in the U. S. Capitol Rotunda on this day.

May 8, 2023Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, until sunset on May 11, 2023.

June 22, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, June 22, 2018, the day of interment, in  honor of Private First Class John William MacDonald, USMC, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division.

August 27, 2018 Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for, and in honor of, United States Senator John McCain who passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until further notice.

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January 28, 2023Please be advised that the date of interment for former Senate President Thomas F. Birmingham has been set for Saturday, January 28, 2023.  As such, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset today, January 28, 2023.

September 23, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, September 25, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Private Anthony Muñoz, of Lawrence, MA who passed away on September 7, 2021. Private Muñoz will be laid to rest at the Saint Mary - Immaculate Conception Cemetery, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

December 9, 2021 - UPDATEDPlease be advised in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has extended the order to lower the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to half-staff at all state buildings in honor of the life and legacy of United States Senator Robert Dole. Flags should now remain at half-staff through midnight, Saturday, December 11, 2021.

March 27, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy, Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael T. Ernst, of Cohasset, MA, who passed away on February 19, 2023.

This observance shall be observed concurrent with the ongoing half-staff display of the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who passed on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

September 29, 2023Please be advised that as a mark of respect and for the memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein, and in accordance with Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, September 29, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment.

Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

May 25, 2021Advance Notice - Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 31, 2021 the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.

SFC Burdick, Massachusetts Army National Guard/Company A, 3d Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Joint Base Cape Cod, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts on this date.

January 22, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Senate President, Thomas F. Birmingham, who passed away on January 20, 2023.

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April 20, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of former United States Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale, and in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all State buildings beginning immediately until the day of interment. Updates on date of interment to follow. [Please note this will extend the current half-staff order set to expire at sunset on Tuesday, April 20th]

March 24, 2022Please be advised that in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately until sunset on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

May 12, 2020Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 15th, 2020 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

May 11, 2022 - Advanced NoticePlease be advised that in accordance with the United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

November 30, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, the day of funeral service, in honor of Staff Sergeant Mark Anthony Johnson, US Army of Agawam, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 14, 2020 in Fort Hood, Texas. Funeral Services for U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Mark Johnson will take place at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, MA.

July 9, 2021 Advance Notice:Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, the day of funeral services, in honor of Sergeant MacDouglas J. Deegan, United States Army, of Quincy, MA, who passed away on 6-29-2021.

PFC Williams, a native of Somerville, MA, participated in the invasion of Tarawa Atoll and was killed in Action during the assault on Beach Red 3 on 20 November 1943.  His remains have been identified and are returning home to be laid to rest at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.

July 2, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday July 3, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Airman First Class Pierre D. Dushime, Air National Guard of Natick, Massachusetts who passed away on Tuesday June 25th, 2024

May 28, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 28th, 2018 the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.

June 8, 2021Please be advised that the date of interment for Worcester Police Officer Emmanuel Familia has been set for Thursday, June 10, 2021. As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Thursday, June 10, 2021, and return to full staff following that time. Additional details regarding half-staff honors for Braintree K9 Officer Kitt will be distributed at a later date.

Advanced Notice - July 19, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew P. Partyka, of Hingham, MA, who passed away on July 3, 2022.

Colonel Conaway, Massachusetts Army National Guard, HHD Joint Forces Headquarters, will be laid to rest at the St. Patrick's Cemetery, Natick, MA on this date.

May 3, 2024Please be advised that in accordance with a Public Law 107-51 and a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and to pay respect to the firefighters past and present who have lost their lives in the line of duty, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

April 27, 2018Please be advised that the date of interment for former State Representative James Miceli (19th Middlesex District, of Wilmington, MA), who passed away on 4-21-2018 has been set for Friday, April 27, 2018. As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Friday, April 27, 2018. Please schedule to have the American flag and Commonwealth flag returned to full staff at that time.

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October 4, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings today, Monday, October 4, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army, Sergeant Patrick Ryan Maher, of Middleboro, MA, who passed away on September 21, 2021.

January 2, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, January 4, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of 1st Lieutenant Allan Turner -- reported missing on July 17, 1945 and officially presumed dead on July 18, 1946, from the vicinity of Bishmaknagar Village, State of Arunachal Pradesh, Republic of India.  Lieutenant Turner will be laid to rest in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA.

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April 23, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately, until the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Representative James Miceli (19th Middlesex District, of Wilmington, MA), who passed away April 21, 2018.  Additional details surrounding the date of interment will be provided.

UPDATE: January 3, 2022Please be advised in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag, previously lowered to half-staff in honor of the United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada shall be returned to full staff at all state buildings beginning at sunset, today, Monday, January 3, 2022.

May 15, 2018Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-332, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

March 28, 2023Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, March 28, 2023, until sunset on March 31, 2023.

July 13, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Jordan Phillip Snow, Vermont Army National Guard, of Norton, MA, who passed away on 7-01-2021.

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Petty Officer Joseph will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA with U.S. Navy Honors being rendered on this date.

June 28, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, June 29, 2024, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Staff Sergeant Johnathon Daniel Maine, of Winchendon, MA, who passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

December 2, 2021 - Advance NoticePlease be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Also, please be advised that the date of interment for Officer Sean Gannon of the Yarmouth Police Department, who tragically died in the line of duty, has been set for Wednesday, April 18, 2018.Following these orders, and the 4-13-2018 order for AOSR Ryan William Wainwright, USN of Attleboro, Massachusetts, the United States and Commonwealth flags should remain at half-staff on Monday, April 16; Tuesday, April 17; Wednesday, April 18; and through sunset on Thursday, April 19, 2018.All flags should return to full-staff at sunrise on Friday, April 20, 2018.

January 10, 2021Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across this great Nation, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on the date of interment, Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in honor of SPC Raymond C. Wise, United States Army, of Dorchester, MA, who passed away September 22, 2017 at Fort Bliss Texas, in a training accident.

May 31, 2022 - Advanced NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, at all state buildings on Friday, June 3rd, 2022, the day of interment in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard Sergeant First Class William “Bill” Burdick, of Fall River, MA, who passed away on May 20, 2022.

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May 18, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated today, May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas, and in accordance with Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlies D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, May 22, 2018.

Advance Notice - February 18, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Specialist Huguens Pierre, of Worcester, MA, who passed away on February 5, 2022.

April 3, 2021Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2021, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state building beginning immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

June 3, 2019Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the tragic act of violence at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

February 5, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning at sunrise Tuesday, February 6, 2024 until sunset on Thursday, February 8, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Master Sergeant Colin Delorme, United States Air Force, 39th Electronic Warfare Squadron, formerly of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, who passed away January 31, 2024.

Advance Notice: June 17, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of Braintree Police K9 Officer Kitt, who died in the line of duty on Friday, June 4, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the day of memorial service.

UPDATED November 28, 2023 Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, November 29, 2023.

Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings immediately and remain so until sunset, Friday, October 6, 2017.

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Remains of 1LT Finneran, who was killed on August 1, 1943 when serving as crewmember to the B-24 bomber "Ole Baldy" that was shot down that day during Operation Tidal Wave, will be laid to rest at the Mount Benedict Cemetery, 409 Corey Street, Boston, MA on this day.

April 1, 2022 - Advanced NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning at sunrise on Saturday, April 2, 2022, through sunset on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of Captain Ross A. Reynolds, USMC, formerly of Leominster, MA who passed away north of Bodo, Norway during a NATO training exercise on Friday, March 18, 2022.

UPDATE: March 7, 2022Please be advised that the date of interment for Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci has been set for March 9, 2022. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 and return to full staff following that time.

April 16, 2021Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 15, 2021, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

December 1, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of former President George H.W. Bush who passed on Friday, November 30, 2018, and in accordance with U.S. Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7 (m), Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building beginning immediately.  Updates to follow.

September 7, 2021 - Advanced NotificationPlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in observance of Patriot Day, "in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed."  The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

May 10, 2021Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-322, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

December 1, 2022 - ADVANCE NOTICE: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance DayPlease be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

This order shall be observed prior to and concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff notification issued in honor of Staff Sergeant John L. Mersky, U.S. Army, of Osterville, Massachusetts for Saturday, November 10, 2018.

April 16, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in honor of Sergeant Rachel R. McKay, United States Army, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, who died on April 8, 2019 at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

July 19, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 20, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Technical Sergeant Alfred R. Sandini, United States Army Airforce, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, who died on February 15, 1944 in Thanh Hoa Province, French Indochina.  Sergeant Sandini will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlborough, Massachusetts.

May 15, 2021Please be advised that in accordance with an updated presidential proclamation of May 14, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag remain at full staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in honor of Armed Forces Day.

August 22, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, August 24, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Specialist Xavier M. Powell, Massachusetts Army National Guard of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

September 14, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until further notice, as a mark of solemn respect for the memory of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, who passed today, September 14, 2020.

This order shall be observed concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff order for Friday, March 2nd in accordance with the Presidential proclamation calling for the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff in memory of Reverend Billy Graham.

Therefore, according to a Proclamation issued by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on 2-22-2018, the United States flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27th.

September 16, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 17, 2021, the date of interment, in honor of First Lieutenant Thomas Redgate, US Army, Battery A, 48th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division (KIA, Korea, 1950) of Brighton, Massachusetts. Remains of 1LT Redgate, who was killed during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, in Bourne, MA on this day.

October 18, 2021Please be advised that in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code and a Presidential proclamation issued in honor of the life and legacy of former Secretary of State General Colin Powell, who passed away on this day, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Friday, October 22, 2021.

July 18, 2018Please be advised that the date of internment for Officer Michael Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department has been set for Friday, July 20, 2018. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Friday, July 20, 2018.July 16, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until further notice, in honor of Officer Michael Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department who tragically died in the line of duty on Sunday, July 15, 2018.July 3, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation issued on July 3, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, today Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of this senseless act of violence perpetrated on November 5, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately and should remain so until sunset, Thursday, November 9, 2017.

March 3, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset today, March 3, 2023 in honor of the life and legacy of former United States Congressman, John Walter Olver, who passed away on February 23, 2023.

November 29, 2022Please be advised that in honor of United States Representative Donald McEachin of Virginia, who passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, and in accordance with the United States Flag Code 4 USC 7 (m), Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset today, Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

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November 7, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, November 9, 2019, the date of interment, in honor of 1LT Joseph Finneran, USAAC, (KIA, Ploesti, Romania, 1943) of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts and native of Needham, Massachusetts.

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May 14, 2024Please be advised that in accordance with United States Public law 103-332, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

October 29, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated yesterday at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

April 7, 2022 - Advanced NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 9, 2022, the date of interment, in honor of SSG Charles McMackin, United States Army Air Forces, World War II Army Air Forces, 68th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 8th Air Force (KIA 08-01-1943) formerly of Revere, Massachusetts.  Remains of SSG McMackin, who was killed when the aircraft on which he was serving as a bombardier crashed as a result of enemy anti-aircraft fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania, will be laid to rest at the Holyhood Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, MA on this day.

February 22, 2021Please be advised that in respect for and memory of the more than 500,000 Americans lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Sergeant Matthew P. Partyka, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC will be laid to rest at the St. Paul's Cemetery, Hingham, MA on this date.

February 8, 2019Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of United States Representative John David Dingell, Jr., of Michigan and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset, Saturday, February 9, 2019.

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December 15, 2023Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of Staff Sergeant Jacob "Jake" Galliher, U.S. Air Force, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who passed away off the coast of Japan during a training mission on November 29, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state building beginning tomorrow December 15, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

October 4, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 (tomorrow), the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Senate Clerk (Retired), William Frederick "Billy" Welch, of Milford, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 1, 2022.  Clerk Welch will be laid to rest at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford, MA on this date.

December 9, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Master Chief Petty Officer Kenneth MacDonald, Jr., United States Navy of Wilmington, Massachusetts, who died on November 24, 2019, in Hampton, VA.  Master Chief Petty Officer MacDonald, Jr. will be laid to rest a Wild Wood Cemetery, Wilmington, Massachusetts.

August 30, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Master Sergeant Luis S. DeLeon-Figueroa, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who was Killed In Action in Faryab Province, Afghanistan on August 21, 2019.  Master Sergeant DeLeon-Figueroa will be laid to rest at the State Veterans Cemetery in Agawam, Massachusetts.

July 8, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, July 11, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard Colonel Brett Patrick Conaway, of Natick, MA, who passed away on June 29, 2022.

April 17, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of AOSR Ryan Wainright, USN of Attelboro, Massachusetts, who passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Bremerton, Washington.

September 9, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Corporal Jake Walter Bryan, of Weymouth, MA who passed away on August 28, 2022.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, November 16th in honor of Captain Thomas J Hudner Jr., USN (Ret), Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor-Korean War., native of Fall River, Massachusetts and resident of Concord, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 13, 2017.

October 30, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, October 31, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Fallon M. Boyle of Lowell, Massachusetts. Specialist Boyle passed away on October 27, 2020.

Captain Reynolds, Marine Tiltrotor Squadron, 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Corps Station New River, NC, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, MA on 04-05-2022.

May 12, 2022Please be advised in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation and as a mark of respect and remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag, be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.

September 5, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, in accordance with United States Public Law 107-89, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in observance of Patriot Day, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2011 and the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed.  The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.

October 17, 2024 - Advance NoticeADVANCE NOTIFICATION - Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, October 20, 2024, the date of day of funeral honors, of Private Second Class Damian Marble, United States Army, of Orange, Massachusetts, who passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.October 7, 2024 - Advance NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the date of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Ray Tourville, Jr., United States Marine Corps, of Sandwich, Massachusetts, who passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

April 30, 2024Please be advised that in honor and remembrance of Billerica Police Officer, Sgt. Ian Taylor, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset on the date of interment, Friday, May 3, 2024.

July 6, 2022Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on Independence Day, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, and continuing until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

June 19, 2019Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, June 22, 2019, the day of interment, in honor of Sergeant George R. Schipani, United States Army, who died on March 31, 1951 at Prisoner of War Camp 5, Pyoktong, North Korea.

Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael T. Ernst, United States Navy, East Coast Based Naval Special Warfare Command, will be laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA on March 28, 2023.

March 18, 2021Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021 in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021.

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February 26, 2018Please note the day of interment for Massachusetts State Representative Peter Kocot (1st Hampshire District of Northampton, MA) is Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

April 21, 2018Please be advised that the date of interment for former First Lady Barbara Bush has been set for Saturday, April 21, 2018. As such Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Saturday, April 21, 2018.

As such, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Monday, November 18, 2019.

December 3, 2019 - Advance NoticePlease be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

July 8, 2022Please be advised that as a sign of respect for the memory of former Prime Minister of Japan Abe Shinzo, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, and continuing until sunset on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady Barbara Bush and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until the day of interment.This order shall run concurrent to the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff notifications in honor of Officer Sean Gannon of Yarmouth, Massachusetts and Staff Sergeant Robert F. Campbell, of Holliston, Massachusetts.Therefore flags in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts should remain at half-staff through sunset on the day of interment of Mrs. Bush. Update to be provided regarding this date.April 19, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, April 19, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant Robert F. Campbell, MA Air National Guard, of Holliston, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 9, 2018.

Please note these two orders shall be observed concurrent with the existing Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff order by Governor Charlie Baker for Wednesday, April 4, 2018 calling for the flag of the United States and the Commonwealth flag be displayed at half-staff in memory the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from sunrise to sunset, in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Commonwealth, on the day of the 50th anniversary of his tragic death.

January 23, 2023Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on January 22, 2023, in Monterey Park, California, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, January 23, 2023, until sunset on January 26, 2023.

August 4, 2019Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued as a mark of respect honoring the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

This half-staff order shall be observed concurrent with the existing half-staff observance on behalf of the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence in Highland Park, Illinois, with the half-staff order extended to include Sunday, July 10, 2022.  Additionally, as previously ordered in Massachusetts, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should remain at half-staff through Monday, July 11, 2022, in honor of Massachusetts Army National Guard Colonel Brett Patrick Conaway of Natick, MA.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, the day of interment, in honor Ensign Evan Mark Scollard, USN, resident of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 24, 2018 in San Diego, CA.

This observance shall be concurrent with the ongoing half-staff display of the United States of America flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag as a mark of respect for the former President George H.W. Bush who passed on Friday, November 30, 2018.

September 9, 2022Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately and continuing through the day of interment.

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with U.S, Public law 107-51.

September 23, 2024Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the date of interment in honor of Private First Class Erwin King of Clarksburg, Massachusetts, who served in the United States Marines, Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division during World War II. The remains of PFC King, who was killed in action in the 1942 Allied forces assault on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, will be laid to rest in the Southview Cemetery in North Adams, Massachusetts on this day.

September 7, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jake Williams of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

March 29, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ahs ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, March 29, 2023, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former Representative Melvin Herbert King, who passed away on March 28, 2023.

November 15, 2019 - UpdateUpdate: Please be advised that the date of interment for Firefighter Lieutenant Jason Menard of the Worcester Fire Department, who died in the line of duty on 11-13-2019, has been set for Monday, November 18, 2019.

December 1, 2023Please be advised that as of November 30, 2023, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should both return to full-staff.

August 2, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, August 2, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Technical Sergeant John F. Brady.  Sergeant Brady was killed in action on November 2, 1944 when his B-17 was shot down by German fighter pilots over Merseburg, Germany.  T/SGT Brady will be laid to rest in Saint Francis Old Cemetery in Taunton, Massachusetts.

May 5, 2023Please be advised that in accordance with a Public Law 107-51 and a Presidential Proclamation issued on this day in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and to pay respect to the firefighters past and present who have lost their lives in the line of duty, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

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October 26, 2021 - Advance NoticePlease be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Thursday, October 28, 2021, the day of interment, in honor of United States Army Sergeant Major Jose Ayala, of Lawrence, MA, who passed away on July 8, 2021.

May 22, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 25, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of USMC PFC Francis E. Drake, Jr., (KIA, Guadalcanal, 1942) originally of Springfield, Massachusetts.Remains of PFC Drake, who was killed on 9 October 1942, during the Third Battle of the Matanikau, will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA on this day.

This observance shall be concurrent with the ongoing half-staff display of the United States of America flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag and the flags should return to full staff at sunset, December 21, 2023. Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor, in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning at midnight until sunset on December 19, the day of interment.   This observance shall be concurrent with the ongoing half-staff display of the United States of America flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag. December 18, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on December 18, 2023 in honor of Petty Officer Second Class Jason T. Araiza, United States Navy, of Duxbury, Massachusetts, who died on November 28, 2023 while assigned to the USS George Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.

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May 25, 2020Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 25, 2020 the United States of America flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full-staff from noon until sunset in honor of Memorial Day.

February 15, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 16, 2018, the day of interment, in honor of Private First Class William Becket Kiernan, USMC, of Rochester, MA who died on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

April 13, 2018Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately, until further notice, in honor of Officer Sean Gannon of the Yarmouth Police Department who tragically died in the line of duty yesterday, Thursday, April 12, 2018.

This directive shall supersede the prior directive in regard to National Peace Officers memorial Day, also May 15, 2021.

May 26, 2022Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that on Monday, May 30th, 2022, in honor of Memorial Day, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon and be displayed at full staff from noon until sunset.

September 18, 2020Please be advised that in accordance with the Presidential proclamation issued to honor Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on September 18, 2020, and as ordered by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment. NOTE: This half-staff order supersedes the prior instruction relative to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Gants. The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag should remain at half-staff until further notice.

February 8, 2023Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on all state buildings on Thursday, February 9, 2023, the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy Petty Officer Matthew Capeless, of Dracut, MA, who passed away on January 24, 2023.

January 22, 2021Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Monday, January 25th, the day of interment, in honor of Staff Sergeant James Lynch Wento, US Army, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts who passed away on January 5, 2021 in South Korea.

December 10, 2018Please be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for Firefighter Christopher Roy of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and member of the Worcester Fire Department, who died tragically on Sunday, December 9, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately.