Half Staff Notifications
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Gov. Hobbs has also proclaimed Dec. 7 as Arizona Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
This year is the 83rd anniversary of that infamous day in U.S. history.
Though they are rare to see, Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates have been issued by Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division since 1991. The special plates are available to people who were on station as a member of the U.S. armed forces on Dec. 7, 1941, and were on the island of Oahu or offshore within three miles during the attack. The plate may also be issued to the spouse, parent, child, brother or sister of an eligible person. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, 19 Pearl Harbor plates are currently active in the state today.
Flags fly at half-staff every year on Dec. 7 to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Honoring America’s Veterans is hosting a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day event at Wesley Bolin Plaza at 10:55 a.m. on Dec. 7 and will feature remarks from Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Director John Scott.
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
- Holiday12/07/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered all state flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in honor of Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge’s interment. Officer Coolidge passed away on Sept. 6 after being shot in the line of duty on Sept. 3. The five-year veteran of the department leaves behind a wife and daughter.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“I am devastated by the senseless loss of Officer Coolidge. My heart is with his family, the Phoenix Police Department and the entire law enforcement community during this incredibly difficult time. Officer Coolidge’s bravery, dedication and selflessness will never be forgotten. I am proud to honor his service to his community and the sacrifice he made to keep Phoenix safe.”
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment09/18/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 innocent men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Hobbs issued the following statement: “Today we’re remembering the 2,977 people we lost on 9/11. We honor each of them today, and our thoughts are with their families and communities. On this somber day, let’s reflect on what unites as Americans.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Announcement
09/11/2024
- Other09/11/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday, June 30, 2024, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives protecting fellow Arizonans from the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. The Governor released the following statement:
"Today we honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, 19 men who dedicated their lives to public service and public safety. They died protecting others from the Yarnell Hill Fire 11 years ago. We are deeply moved by their service to Arizona, and we will ensure their legacy lives on.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement06/30/2024
Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, June 20, 2024 in honor of Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So, who was killed in the line of duty on June 13, 2024. Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
"I’m heartbroken by the death of Detective Ryan So. My thoughts are with his family and friends, the Scottsdale Police Department and the entire community as they mourn his passing."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment06/20/2024