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The Spanish flag was flown at half-staff in front of Parliament in Madrid for the victims on Monday.
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Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
When are flags flown at half-staff?
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Flags were flown at half-staff, shock and distress were expressed, sympathy was offered, streets and public places were given his name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
To honor Duffy’s life and service, ECC flags are being flown at half-staff this week.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
When are flags flown at half-staff?
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Flags were flown at half-staff, shock and distress were expressed, sympathy was offered, streets and public places were given his name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
To honor Duffy’s life and service, ECC flags are being flown at half-staff this week.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Half-staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-staff. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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