Date: February 18, 2017
Flags affected: USA & Wisconsin State Flag
Reach: Statewide

Proclamation

Governor Scott Walker has ordered that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for former Representative Marcel Dandeneau who passed away on February 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held for Representative Marcel Dandeneau Saturday, February 18, 2017.

In accordance with this order, please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities, beginning at sunrise Saturday, February 18, 2017, and ending at sunset on that date.

How to properly fly your flag at half-staff

When raising the American flag to half-staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it.

When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom.

With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty.

When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too.

What if you can't lower your flag?

For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag.

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Date: February 18, 2017 Flags affected: USA & Wisconsin State Flag Reach: Statewide

Proclamation

How to properly fly your flag at half-staff

What if you can't lower your flag?

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Date: February 18, 2017
Flags affected: USA & Wisconsin State Flag
Reach: Statewide