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Following his death, county officials ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the week.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Why Flags Are Flown at Half-Staff Flying the flag at half-staff is a long‑standing symbol of national mourning and respect.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
All flags at municipal buildings are being flown at half-staff this week in honor of Cramer, who was a father of two young boys, CBS News reported.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Flags around Oklahoma will be half-staff on all state property until Saturday, March 28.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Why Flags Are Flown at Half-Staff Flying the flag at half-staff is a long‑standing symbol of national mourning and respect.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
All flags at municipal buildings are being flown at half-staff this week in honor of Cramer, who was a father of two young boys, CBS News reported.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Flags around Oklahoma will be half-staff on all state property until Saturday, March 28.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Half-staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-staff. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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