Flag Lowering

Governor Gregoire will direct the flag to be lowered to half-staff on these occasions:

Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15 (unless that day is also Armed Forces Day);
Patriot Day, September 11;
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7;
In the event of the death of a principal federal and state government official;
In the event of the death of a state government employee, or a member of the public safety community, killed in the line of duty; and
In the event of the death of a member of the armed forces from Washington state while serving on active duty.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.