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Why are the flags at half-staff in Wisconsin today?
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L "Jerry" Danforth, who died June 1 at age 78. 'Chairman Danforth led the Oneida Nation with integrity, dedication and a deep commitment to upholding and protecting Tribal sovereignty and culture,' Evers said in a news release. Services for Danforth will be held June 7 at the Oneida Turtle School, N7125 Seminary Road in Oneida, according to the release. Flags will be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset June 7. The U.S. flag and Wisconsin flag will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of Wisconsin, according to the release. Danforth served two terms as chairman of the Oneida Nation, and was first elected in 1999 and then again in 2005. "As chairman, Danforth prioritized Indian gaming interest and economic development, as well as issues around health care, higher education, Oneida language preservation and expanding communication between the state and the Native Nations," according to the release. Flags are usually flown at half-staff after national tragedies or deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders. Flags can also be at half-staff for Memorial Day or other national days of remembrance, according to This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin today, June 7?
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14?
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on May 14 in observance of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. 'Members of our Hmong-Lao veteran community bravely served this nation during the Vietnam War and in conflicts since, and these heroes deserve every honor and respect they've earned,' Evers said in a statement. 'As governor, it's important to me that we protect, defend, and support the veterans who've protected, defended, and supported us, and that includes our Hmong-Lao heroes.' In 2021, Evers declared May 14 to be Hmong-Lao Veterans Day to honor those who fought alongside the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Many Hmong-Lao veterans had to flee with their families after the war ended and settled throughout the U.S., including in Wisconsin, according to a May 12 release. Today, Wisconsin has the third-largest Hmong population in the nation, the release said. More: Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in 'Secret War' Here's what to know: Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff until sunset on May 14. Per Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin. Flags are typically flown at half-staff after national tragedies or the deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders. They may also be at half-staff for Memorial Day or other national days of remembrance, including 9/11, according to More: Evers signs bill requiring schools to teach histories of Asian and Hmong Americans This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why are the flags flying at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14?
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Why are flags flying at half-staff this weekend in Wisconsin?
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on May 4 to remember fallen firefighters, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The memorial service is held in Maryland as part of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. 'Our firefighters have selflessly dedicated their lives to service and to ensure Wisconsinites across the state are safe and secure, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year,' Evers said in a statement. 'On behalf of the state, we recognize and thank all members of our firefighting communities for their brave service and sacrifice and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of safety and serving their fellow neighbor.' Evers also declared May 3 and 4 to be National Firefighters Memorial Day Weekend in Wisconsin. Here's what to know: Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff until sunset on May 4. Evers' order also says flags are to fly at half-staff on Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 in honor of the Final Alarm Ceremony and Fire Prevention Week, respectively. Per Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin. More: Milwaukee Fire Department is turning 150 years old. Here are key moments in its history Flags are typically flown at half-staff after national tragedies or the deaths of government officials, military members or other first responders. They may also be at half-staff for Memorial Day or other national days of remembrance, including 9/11, according to This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why are flags in Wisconsin at half-staff on May 4?
