[JB in TV]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

Go to American Flags Flagpoles Religious Military Historical Flags and sign up for the newsletter and they will send you an email when the flag is to be flown at half staff and give you the reason why.

Z

THANK YOU! Very helpful info and post.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by JB in TV

I'm all for honoring those who have lost their lives serving the public, but I wonder how effective it is in giving recognition to have the flags at half mast if the majority don't even know why they are being flown that way. I saw many flying that way yesterday, and I have to admit, I had no idea why...maybe I live under a rock? (or in a bubble?)

Also, I may not remember correctly, but the USA flag used to be flown at half mast to honor only very prominent members of government having passed. It seems to me (MY opinion) that it lessens the meaning somewhat...

I am open to discusion... :-)

I guess if lowering the flag half staff for drug addicts like, umm maybe Whitney Houston, doesn't lessen it's meaning nothing will.