Why are flags at half mast today maryland

Why are flags at half mast today maryland

Governor Larry Hogan announced that United States and Maryland flags have been lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II who died Thursday in Scotland at the age of 96.

15 British prime ministers and 14 U.S. presidents served during her 70-year reign — the longest of any monarch in British history.

Queen Elizabeth visited Maryland in 1957 and again in 2007.

The United States and Maryland flags have been lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/iR5NpA0Jxt

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) September 8, 2022

Marylanders join the nation and the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II—an iconic and beloved leader whose long life of service commands immeasurable respect and admiration.

My full statement: pic.twitter.com/ZBFoWFBv6W

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) September 8, 2022

Flags at all Village buildings have been lowered to half-mast from now until sunset on the day of the funeral service for His Late Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. LMS

Why are flags at half mast today maryland

Westminster, MD, Thursday, July 28, 2022 - Carroll County flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of life-long Mount Airy resident Oscar Baker who passed away on July 23rd, 2022, shortly after celebrating his 100th birthday.  Mr. Baker served over six decades of active emergency service to the residents of Mount Airy and surrounding communities, Carroll County and the State of Maryland.  The Carroll County Board of Commissioners request all county flags to fly at half-staff through Friday evening, July 29th, after Mr. Baker’s funeral.

In addition to active service, Mr. Baker served as President of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, the Carroll County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. After his retirement as Fire Chief of the National Bureau of Standards Fire Department, he served as the Volunteer Coordinator for Carroll County. He was also a field instructor for the Fire Service Extension and later the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute for several decades. Mr. Baker also sat on numerous state and local boards and commissions including the Carroll County Commission on Aging and the Mount Airy Planning and Zoning Board. Oscar was inducted into the Mount Airy Town Hall of Fame, the Carroll County Firemen’s Hall of Fame, the Maryland State Firemen’s Hall of Fame, and the Maryland State Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

“On behalf of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, we mourn the passing of a great leader and public servant in the Carroll County and Mt. Airy Fire and EMS communities. We extend our sincere appreciation for his many years of service to the community and send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to his family,” said Commissioner Stephen Wantz, “Lowering the flags to half-staff commemorates and honors his life and service.”

County flags will remain at half-staff through Friday evening, July 29th, after Mr. Baker’s funeral.  

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