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Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 30 in honor of all service members who have died for our country. 

The governor released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day:

“On Memorial Day, we are reminded why America is the land of the free and the home of the brave – because of courageous men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country.

“Arizona is grateful for those who fought to protect our way of life, liberty and individual freedoms. We enjoy endless opportunities because they laid down their lives to defend it.

“President Ronald Reagan once said, ‘We owe this freedom of choice and action to those men and women in uniform who have served this nation and its interests in time of need.’

“We pay tribute to those men and women by continuing to protect the liberties for which they valiantly gave their lives.

“To our fallen heroes and the loved ones they left behind, we honor you and are eternally grateful.

“I wish all Arizonans and their families a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.”Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Holiday
    05/30/2022

In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey today ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset, Saturday, May 28 in honor of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas shooting.

“Our prayers are with the parents, families, students and staff of Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas at this unimaginable time,” said Governor Ducey. “Today’s events are heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. We are thankful for the heroic efforts of medical professionals, law enforcement and community members who responded so quickly. In honor and remembrance of the victims, flags at all State of Arizona buildings will be lowered to half-staff until sunset, Saturday, May 28.” Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

  • Other
    05/24/2022 to 05/28/2022

Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to the federal, state, local, and tribal peace officers who have died or suffered disabilities in the line of duty. In coordination with the President's proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday, May 15, 2022 for National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

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

  • Holiday
    05/15/2022

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 2, 2022 in recognition of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to Arizona's state, local, and tribal peace officers.

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

  • Announcement
    05/02/2022

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 13, in honor of Brendan Bessee, a firefighter and emergency medical technician who passed away on Friday, April 8. Brendan Bessee served as a first responder for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Fire Department. He and Tyler Packer, another emergency medical technician, were in an ambulance responding to an emergency call when they were hit by a semi-truck. Bessee died on impact. Packer is in critical condition in the hospital. 

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

  • Announcement
    04/13/2022

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