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Date: Friday, January 30, 2015
Flags affected: USA & New Jersey
Reach: Statewide
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Executive Order No. 173 - Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday, January 30, 2015 to honor the service and sacrifice of Ocean County Detective John Scott Stevens, who lived in Forked River . Officer Stevens' was a 15-year veteran of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office who was most recently assigned to the Special Operations Group where he was recently recognized for his work.
"Detective Stevens' devotion to public service and the protection of others makes him a hero and a true role model for all New Jerseyans. It is appropriate and fitting for the State of New Jersey to recognize his commitment to the welfare and safety of others, to mark his passing, to honor his memory, and to remember his family as they mourn their tragic loss," said Governor Christie. |
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How to fly your flag at Half Staff
What sort of flag pole are you using?
When raising the 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.
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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Gettysburg Flag Works
715 Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush, NY 12061
1-888-697-3524
www.gettysburgflag.com |
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