Why are the flags at half mast today 2017?

United States Flag Code Section 7. M The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. read more

Flags across the country were set to be flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of the late John Glenn, who in 1962 became the first American to orbit the planet. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation this week ordering the lowering of the flags "as a mark of respect" in the astronaut's memory. read more

Why flags will be at half staff: April 6, 2017 by beth on April 6, 2017 Flags in Southborough and across the country are flying at half staff in honor of for former astronaut and Senator John Glenn until sunset today, April 6, 2017. read more

Flags to half-staff: Sunrise, Monday, May 28 1018 Flags to full-staff: Noon, Monday, May 28 2018 Please be advised that the Flags are to be flown at half-staff until noon, and at top of staff for the rest of the day in remembrance of Memorial Day. read more

United States Flag Code Section 7.M The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then slowly lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. read more