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Half-Staff Honoring the Sacrifice of the Granite Mountain Hotshots

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 30, 2023, in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives protecting fellow Arizonans from the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. The Governor released the following statement:
 
“Ten years ago, our lives forever changed when 19 men selflessly answered the call to protect the people of Yarnell and Peeples Valley. With each year that passes, our admiration for the Granite Mountain Hotshots endures and their memory will forever live on.”
 
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
  • Announcement
    06/30/2023

Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 29 in honor of all service members who have died for our country. The flag should then be raised to full staff at noon to honor those veterans who are still living.

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

  • Holiday
    05/29/2023

Half-Staff for 2023 National Peace Officers Memorial Day

PHOENIX —  In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 15, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.

“Arizona's Peace Officers selflessly put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe and their dedication will never be taken for granted. Let us honor those brave individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the families who have suffered a tremendous loss,” said Governor Hobbs.

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

  • Announcement
    05/15/2023

Half-staff honoring the victims of the tragedy in Allen, Texas

In coordination with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset May 11, 2023 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Allen, Texas.  

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

  • Other
    05/08/2023 to 05/11/2023

Half-Staff For Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 1, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day.

"Today, we honor and mourn the loss of Arizona's Peace Officers who in the last year have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Governor Hobbs. "Our law enforcement professionals put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe and their dedication to service will have a lasting impact on the entire state. My sincere condolences to the families of these fallen heroes, your loved ones will never be forgotten."

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

  • Holiday
    05/01/2023

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