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Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, January 10, 2018 to honor the life of Specialist Robert W. Jones, of Vail, Arizona, who died Saturday while on assignment in Kosovo. Specialist Jones was a member of the 18th Military Police Brigade, of the United States Army, based in Germany.
Flags will also be flown at half-staff on the day of his interment which will be communicated as soon as possible.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other01/09/2018
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, December 21, 2017, for the interment of fallen El Mirage Police Officer Paul Lazinsky.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment12/20/2017
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7, 2017. This day marks the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and memorializes the thousands of Americans that died in the raid.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday12/06/2017
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately, until sunset Thursday, November 9, 2017 to honor the victims of the senseless tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other11/05/2017 to 11/09/2017
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately, until sunset Friday, October 6, 2017 to honor the victims of the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Governor released the following statement, "Our deepest prayers are with Las Vegas, all those killed and injured, and their families. We especially pray for all Arizonans impacted by this tragic shooting. This incredible loss of life will be felt by Americans everywhere. It's important that the victims, their families and our brave first responders have the support they need. As we learn more details, the State of Arizona stands ready to assist our neighbors in Nevada in any way we can."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement10/01/2017 to 10/05/2017