Status of the Flag Alaska flag to be flown at half staff From: Sunrise Monday, October 02, 2017 Until: Sunset Friday, October 06, 2017 United States to be flown at half staff From: Sunrise Monday, October 02, 2017 Until: Sunset Friday, October 06, 2017 (10/2/2017)Governor Walker Lowers Flags to Honor Victims of Las Vegas ShootingPress Release No. 17-146 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska state flags be flown at half-staff immediately as the nation mourns the loss of life in the tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1. The directive coincides with a proclamation from the White House ordering U.S. flags to half-staff as a mark of respect and mourning for the victims and their families. “This is a heartbreaking and horrific tragedy,” Governor Walker said. “Donna, Byron, Toni, and my prayers and condolences are with the victims and their families.” Per the President’s proclamation and Governor Walker’s order, all United States and Alaska flags should be lowered to half-staff immediately. All flags should return to full staff at sunset on Friday, October 6. Attached: Presidential Proclamation – Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada Sign up to receive flag status changes If you would like to join or leave the Governor’s Office Flag Status notifications list list please enter your email address, select the desired action, and click the Submit button. You will receive an email message confirming the request. If you are joining a list you will also need to REPLY to the confirmation message in order to complete the action. Subscribe RequestEmail Address: Your Name (optional): Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from gov-flagstatus, enter your subscription email address: If you leave the field blank, you will be prompted for your email address.
(10/2/2017)Governor Walker Lowers Flags to Honor Victims of Las Vegas ShootingPress Release No. 17-146 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska state flags be flown at half-staff immediately as the nation mourns the loss of life in the tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1. The directive coincides with a proclamation from the White House ordering U.S. flags to half-staff as a mark of respect and mourning for the victims and their families. “This is a heartbreaking and horrific tragedy,” Governor Walker said. “Donna, Byron, Toni, and my prayers and condolences are with the victims and their families.” Per the President’s proclamation and Governor Walker’s order, all United States and Alaska flags should be lowered to half-staff immediately. All flags should return to full staff at sunset on Friday, October 6. Attached: Presidential Proclamation – Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada