WASHINGTON, DC—All U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff on Saturday in recognition of the 40th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, which will be held at the U.S. Capitol. No flag may fly higher than the American flag. The annual event is being held as part of National Police Week. The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, which is sponsored by […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Saturday is the day of interment for former State Delegate Joseph V. Lutz. Delegate Lutz passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 and represented Legislative District 35A. Both the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – There are rules of etiquette when it comes to flying the American Flag. While many may want to fly Old Glory at half staff to mark the holiday, there is actually only one correct way to do so. On Memorial Day the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then it should be […]