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Flags always fly at half-staff nationwide on Memorial Day — how to properly honor US Armed Forces

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Flags always fly at half-staff nationwide on Memorial Day — how to properly honor US Armed Forces

The star-spangled banner does yet wave. But as a time-honored tradition, flags have again been ordered to fly at half-staff nationwide for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. The annual, solemn observance honors US Armed Forces service members who have died while serving the country and is practiced across every state, from Hawaii to Texas, … Read more

Why are flags flying at half-staff? Nationwide order serves as a somber, lesser-known tribute

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Why are flags flying at half-staff? Nationwide order serves as a somber, lesser-known tribute

Across the country, United States flags were lowered to half-staff in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day of observance honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. As part of the nation’s Police Week, flags at half-staff are meant to remember fallen officers and the families they left behind, according … Read more