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      Why Is the Flag at Half-Staff?

      by ArapahoeStaffAugust 28, 2025


      Governor Polis, as directed by President Trump's proclamation, opens a new window, ordered flags to half-staff from Wednesday, August 27, 2025, until sunset Sunday, August 31, 2025, to honor the victims and families of the tragic attack in Minneapolis, opens a new window.

      “Kids deserve to feel and be safe in our schools, classrooms, neighborhoods, places of worship, and communities. No parent or family should ever have to wonder if their child is safe at school, and violence against any child or person in any form has no place in the United States. This is an awful attack, and I know the community will come together to remember those lost and support one another. Colorado sends our deepest condolences to our friends in Minneapolis and Minnesota during this challenging time,” said Governor Polis.


      Visit halfstaff.org, opens a new window or colorado.gov/governor/flag-status, opens a new window for up-to-date information and sign up for alerts.


      Brief History

      The tradition of flying a flag at half-staff began in the 17th century. Sometimes you'll hear "half-mast" but that is reserved for usage aboard a ship. The president can issue an executive order for the flag to be flown at half-staff, often upon the death of a notable figure or because of a tragic event. When such an order is issued, all government buildings, military bases, schools and offices are to lower their flags half-staff.

      Why are other flags flown at half-staff? Because no flag can be placed above the flag of the United States. Governors of U.S. states and territories can also order U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff, often when a member of the armed forces dies in active duty or when a current or former state official dies.

      Learn more about the flag and Flag Day, a day that celebrates that red, white and blue.

      Flag Etiquette

      Read about flag code and etiquette, opens a new window. 

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