Fri Sep 20 12:37:56 UTC 2024: ## States Honor Victims, Heroes, and Missing Service Members with Half-Staff Flags

This weekend, several states across the U.S. will be flying their flags at half-staff to honor a variety of individuals and causes. From victims of a school shooting to fallen law enforcement officers and missing service members, these gestures aim to recognize sacrifice and loss.

**Georgia** is observing a period of mourning for the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting that occurred on September 4th. The state flag will fly at half-staff until sunset on the date of the final victim’s funeral.

**Indiana** will honor Newton County Corporal Brandon Schreiber, who died after being injured in a shootout in Illinois on September 11th. The flags will be lowered on September 20th.

**Alabama** will pay tribute to the late State Senator Priscilla Dunn, who passed away on September 17th, by flying flags at half-staff on September 21st, the day of her interment.

**Kentucky** will honor fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps, who was shot and killed on September 16th, by flying flags at half-staff on September 21st, the day of his funeral.

**Michigan** will honor Michigan State Police officer Dan Kerstetter, who passed away on September 13th after being rear-ended while on duty, by flying flags at half-staff on September 20th.

**Virginia**, **Massachusetts**, and **South Carolina** will all fly their flags at half-staff on September 20th in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring prisoners of war and those still missing in action.

These acts serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals and the collective grief experienced by communities across the country.

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