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Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on June 9 in honor of Officer Gabriel Facio. Officer Facio passed away on June 8 after being shot in the line of duty on June 2. 

“I’m devastated by Officer Facio’s passing. My heart goes out to his family, the Apache Junction Police Department and fellow law enforcement,” said Governor Hobbs. 

The three-year veteran of the Apache Junction Police Department leaves behind a wife, two children and a grandchild.

Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

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06/09/2025

Governor Ducey, in coordination with President Obama's proclamation, has ordered that the flag of the United States be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Nancy Reagan. This is effective immediately until sunset on the day of interment. 

  • Announcement
    03/06/2016 to 03/10/2016

Governor Ducey, in coordination with President Obama's proclamation, has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. This is effective immediately until sunset on the day of interment.

 

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Announcement
    02/15/2016 to 02/20/2016

 

Governor Ducey, in coordination with President Obama's proclamation, has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and through December 7, 2015, in honor of the victims of the attack in San Bernardino, CA.

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Announcement
    12/04/2015 to 12/07/2015

Governor Ducey, in coordination with President Obama's proclamation, has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and until sunset November 19, 2015, in honor of the victims of the attack in Paris, France.

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Other
    11/15/2015 to 11/19/2015

In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning today, October 2, 2015, until sunset Tuesday, October 6, 2015, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, and in observance of the 34th Annual National Firefighters Memorial Weekend.Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Announcement
    10/01/2015 to 10/06/2015

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