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FLAG ALERT: Honoring Patriot Day, A National Day of Service and Remembrance

As we continue to honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II, we also pause this weekend to pay tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11. Gone but never forgotten, this day honors the victims of the terrorist attack, their families and the heroic sacrifices of first responders.  Please join us as we remember the innocent lives lost during one of the most deadly attacks on U.S. soil.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning today until sunset on the day of interment in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away today.
 
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper
"Queen Elizabeth led with unparalleled dignity over seven decades of a rapidly changing world. North Carolina is proud of our close relationship with the people of Great Britain and we mourn the loss of an extraordinary leader."
 
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Lowering NC Flags in Honor of NCDOT Employee Anna Bradshaw

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on August 20, 2022, in honor of state employee Anna Bradshaw who died last Friday while helping clean up debris and divert traffic after a storm in Wilson, North Carolina. She was an 11-year veteran with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.Funeral services for Bradshaw will be held on Saturday, August 20, in Wilson County.

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wake County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ned Byrd

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff in honor of Wake County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ned Byrd who was killed in the line of duty overnight. Details are still emerging as the investigation continues into the incident along Battle Bridge Road in southern Wake County. 
 
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper
“We’re deeply grateful for Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd’s service to our state. Our prayers and condolences are with his friends and family,” said Governor Roy Cooper.
 

U.S. and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of Wayne County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman

Governor Roy Cooper is extending the half-staff order for all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities  in honor of Wayne County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman. Beginning today through sunset August 9, all flags are to remain at half-staff. Services for Sgt. Fishman will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9 at the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena in Dudley, North Carolina.

In tribute to his life and service, flags have been lowered in his honor since Tuesday, August 2. 

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half staff sunrise to sunset on August 4, 2022 in honor of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski from Indiana, who was, along with two congressional aides, killed in a car accident Wednesday. 

Statement from Governor Roy Cooper
“We are saddened to hear about the passing of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski and two of her staff members. Our prayers are with all of their loved ones,” said Governor Roy Cooper. 

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wayne County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff in honor of Wayne County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman who succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty on Monday. Fishman along with officers Cpl. Andrew Cox and Deputy Alexander Ramon Torres were injured yesterday while serving an involuntary commitment order in Dudley, North Carolina.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain lowered to half-staff through sunset July 10, 2022 in memory of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, who was assassinated while giving a speech on Friday. He was the longest serving prime minister in Japan.

 

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Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.

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Lowering of U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of the Victims of the Highland Park Tragedy

Flags lowered for victims of Highland Park, Illinois shooting on July 4th.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

In tribute to the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 30 until 12 noon in honor of Memorial Day. 

Statement from Governor Cooper:
"This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who have lost their lives while serving our country. Today, we reflect on their sacrifice, courage and selflessness."