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The Town of Haughton and the Bossier Parish Police Jury also offered condolences and said flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of the eight crew members killed Monday.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
When and why does the American flag fly at half-staff?
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Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
The president of the United States may also order flags to be flown at half-staff after the death of a notable public figure.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 May 2026
The governor ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff at all Massachusetts state buildings in Kilduff's honor at the governor's request, according to CBS Boston.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
When and why does the American flag fly at half-staff?
—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
The president of the United States may also order flags to be flown at half-staff after the death of a notable public figure.
—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 May 2026
The governor ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff at all Massachusetts state buildings in Kilduff's honor at the governor's request, according to CBS Boston.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Half-staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-staff. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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