Flags at Half Staff

[exPROPer]

...just heartbreaking.

[Jeff Janda]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2013
   

Honoring Dawn Clark Netsch
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:



Dawn Clark Netsch


Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:



Sunset, Wednesday, March 6, 2013



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.


More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2013
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Saturday, March 9, 2013 until Sunset, Monday, March 11, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:



Christopher Brown
of the Hudson Fire Protection District



Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:



Sunrise, Saturday, March 9, 2013 until
Sunset, Monday, March 11, 2013




If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx.

[Jeff Janda]

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:



Trooper James Sauter
Illinois State Police




Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Tuesday, April 2, 2013



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.


More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:



Corporal Aaron Ripperda
United States Marine Corps
Hometown:  Highland, Illinois



Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:



Sunset, Wednesday, April 3, 2013



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.


More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:



First Lt. John Terpning
United States Army
Hometown:  Mount Prospect, Illinois

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2013
   

Honoring Anne Smedinghoff
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:



Anne Smedinghoff
Hometown:  River Forest, Illinois

[Jeff Janda]

April 16, 2013
   

Honoring The Victims Of The Tragedy In Boston, Massachusetts
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Saturday, April 20, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:



HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS



Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Saturday, April 20, 2013



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.


More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2013
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Monday, April 29, 2013 until Sunset, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:



Kevin Sanders
Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Department




Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:



Sunrise, Monday, April 29, 2013 until
Sunset, Wednesday, May 1, 2013





If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx.

[Vic0218]

http://www.firehouse.com/news/10930749/ill-flags-at-half-mast-wednesday-for-west-firefighter

Flags in Illinois will be flying at half mast Wednesday, May 1 in honor of a native son killed in the fertilizer plant explosion in Texas on April 17.

Kevin Sanders, 33, a firefighter with Bruceville-Eddy Fire Department, was one of 10 responders killed in the blast in West, Texas.

Sanders, who was born and raised in Illinois, was in an EMT class at West EMS when he and his fellow students responded to help evacuate residents from a nursing home.

[Jeff Janda]

Remember Captain Brandon L. Cyr
United States flags and the State flags are to be flown at half staff from: Sunrise, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 until Sunset, Thursday, May 9, 2013

 
URGENT NOTICE

TO: All State Owned & Occupied Buildings
FROM: Nick Kanellopoulos
Deputy Director
Bureau of Property Management
DATE: Monday, May 6, 2013
RE: Lowering of Flags



Notice to Proceed Memo

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Captain Brandon L. Cyr
United States Air Force
Hometown: Oswego, Illinois


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 until
Sunset, Thursday, May 9, 2013

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/flaghonors.cfm.
 

[Vic0218]

Capt. Brandon Lee Cyr, USAF, 28 years, of Shiloh, IL, family of Oswego, IL died while serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, when the plane he was commanding crashed in Afghanistan on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was born September 16, 1984 in Aspen, CO the son of CDR Phillip G Cyr, U.S. Navy and Deborah A (Tidaback) Cyr.

Brandon was a member of the 906th Air Refueling Squadron stationed at Scott Air Force Base in IL where he played a vital role in the Total Force Integrated 126th Air Refueling Wing.

A spirited officer, pilot, and friend, Capt. Cyr was known for his natural ability to lead and mentor others. At the time of his death, he had earned more than 1,700 flying hours - 900 of those in combat. He had received the Meritorious Service Medal, five Air Medals, and an Achievement Medal.

More information: http://oswego.patch.com/articles/capt-brandon-lee-cyr-28-passed-after-plane-crash-in-afghanistan

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2013
   

Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Peace Officers Memorial Day


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise to Sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx.

[Vic0218]

About the Peace Officers Memorial Day (part of National Police Week):

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The Memorial Service began in 1982 as a gathering in Senate Park of approximately 120 survivors and supporters of law enforcement. Decades later, the event, more commonly known as National Police Week, has grown to a series of events which attracts thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers to our Nation's Capital each year.

More info: http://www.policeweek.org/

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 2013
   

Honoring Corporal Donald MacLean

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Corporal Donald MacLean
United States Army
Korean War Veteran
Hometown: McHenry County, Illinois

Corporal MacLean was lost on December 2, 1950, near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. His remains were identified on May 22, 2013

Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Saturday, August 31, 2013


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx
 

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2013
   

The Tragedy At The Washington Navy Yard

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
The President of the United States of America that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff:


Honoring The Victims Of The Tragedy At The Washington Navy Yard

Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, September 20, 2013


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2013
   

Sergeant 1st Class Jerome Baker Illinois National Guard

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:

Sergeant 1st Class Jerome Baker
Illinois National Guard
Hometown:  Riverdale, Illinois

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 until
Sunset, Friday, September 20, 2013

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2013
   

Honoring Staff Sergeant Randall R. Lane

 
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:


Staff Sergeant Randall R. Lane
United States Army
Hometown: Neoga, Illinois


Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel until:

Sunset, Tuesday, September 24, 2013


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2013
   

Lowering of Flags - The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display
Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:

The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of
President John F. Kennedy

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by
your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Friday, November 22, 2013 until
Sunset, Friday, November 22, 2013

The Governor has also encouraged people across Illinois to
reflect on the legacy of President Kennedy with a moment of silence at 1 p.m.



If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx

[Jeff Janda]

News - Office of Governor Quill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2014


Flag Honors Mr. Vincent Petrella of the Illinois Tollway

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from
Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:


Mr. Vincent Petrella
of the Illinois Tollway


Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency's personnel from:

Sunrise, Sunday, February 2, 2014 until
Sunset, Tuesday, February 4, 2014


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mike Claffey at
(312) 814-3957 or via email at mike.claffey@illinois.gov.

More information is available at http://www.illinois.gov/news/Pages/Flag.aspx