ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland flag has been lowered to mark the passing of a former state senator. Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The flag is being lowered to honor former State Senator Ida G. Ruben, who passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. From msa.maryland.gov: […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Division of Parole and Probation is mourning the loss of Agent Davis Martinez, who was the first of his kind to be killed on the job. The Maryland flag is being lowered to half staff in honor of Agent Martinez’s life and service to the state. Agent Martinez was killed by a client during a home visit […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024. The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A list of those Marylanders who have been honored […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that all state and federal buildings in Maryland will lower their flags to half-staff on Saturday, April 20 to honor the life of Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Eugene Morgan. Chief Morgan died on April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset. “Chief Morgan […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered that the Maryland flag be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims who lost their lives in Tuesday’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order states that the flags will remain at half-staff until further notice. “Our entire state is grateful for the tireless work of our first responders and everyone who has […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Maryland flag was lowered to half-staff to honor the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights leaders throughout history. The flag will remain at half-staff until sunset, by order of Governor Wes Moore. Civil Rights Heroes Day is recognized on February 20th. The day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of civil […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life of Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers. Chambers was one of two Navy SEALs who were declared dead after they went missing while conducting an operation near Somalia on January 11th. Chambers, 37, and Special Operator Second Class Nathan […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson,” the Robinson family said in a statement on September 26th. “An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he […]