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Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, in honor of fallen firefighter Mark Fowl.
Mark was a veteran firefighter with the Glendale Fire Department, serving the department for nearly 20 years. He died after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
“Arizona is saddened by the loss of Firefighter Mark Fowl,” said Governor Ducey. “Mark battled brain cancer with the same strength and courage that he showed Arizonans everyday, protecting our communities. He will be remembered for his bravery. Mark’s colleagues remember him as a beloved member of the team with a warmness and care. Our hearts are with Mark’s wife, two children, friends and colleagues during this time of mourning. In his honor, all flags will be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, December 21.”
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement12/21/2022
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset Sunday, December 4, in honor of former Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe, who died Saturday.
- Announcement12/03/2022 to 12/04/2022
Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff Sunday, September 11, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 innocent men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Flags should currently be at half-staff for Queen Elizabeth II. Flags can remain at half-staff until the day of interment, which has not yet been scheduled. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday09/11/2022
Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, September 13, in honor of former state Representative and State Mine Inspector Joe Hart, who died Sunday.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of former Arizona Representative and State Mine Inspector Joe Hart,” said Governor Ducey. “A pillar of state government, he was a dedicated advocate for the mining industry and played a critical role in overseeing the safety at Arizona’s mines. A lifelong Kingman resident, Inspector Hart proudly served the people of Arizona for decades. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this time.”
Inspector Hart was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for nine years from 1992 to 2001, serving as speaker pro-tem and chairman of several committees. He was elected in 2006 as state mine inspector for Arizona and served for 15 years. Arizona is the only state that elects a statewide mine inspector. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other09/12/2022
In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Monday, September 19, as a mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement09/08/2022 to 09/19/2022