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Seasonal & Holidays

Flag at Half-Staff: Honoring the Fallen

US Flags are to be placed at half-staff on the death of a Marine Corps Service Member

Greetings Neighbors,

It is yet again in mourning that this half-staffing of the US flag is made. Note that our US flag is already at half-staff through the end of December due to the death of President Bush. Simultaneously, flags are to be placed at half-staff for:

United States Marine Corps
Corporal Daniel Baker

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If you cannot place your flag at half-staff because it is on a fixed post, you can use a black ribbon as in the picture below.

Questions on half-staffing, flag etiquette, or flag disposal? Please ask. Jac.Charlier@gmail.com

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