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Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Monday, August 5, 2013, in honor of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Jonam Russell. Governor Brewer previously ordered the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 25, 2013 in honor of First Lieutenant Russell who died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. He was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, and was based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement08/04/2013 to 08/05/2013
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in honor and remembrance of the victims of September 11, 2001, and their families as well as all the men and women of Arizona who have bravely served and continue to serve our Nation in the fight against terrorism. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday09/10/2013 to 09/11/2013
In coordination with the President’s Proclamation, Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from September 16, 2013 through sunset September 20, 2013, in honor of the victims of the tragedy at the Washington Navy Yard. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement09/15/2013 to 09/20/2013
In commemoration of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 4 – 6, 2013) and Fire Prevention Week (October 6 – 12, 2013), and in accordance with Public Law 107-51, Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, October 6, 2013. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday10/05/2013 to 10/06/2013
President Obama ordered that the flag of the United States be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, in memory of Thomas S. Foley, former Speaker of the House of Representatives. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement10/28/2013 to 10/29/2013