Governor Chafee Orders Rhode Island Flags to Half-Staff to Honor the Memory of former R.I. Senator Lila M. Sapinsley

To honor the memory of Former Rhode Island Senator Lila M. Sapinsley, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today has ordered all Rhode Island flags across the State to half-staff on Friday (December 12) from sunrise to sunset.

Governor Chafee’s order applies to State flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Governor Chafee Orders U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff During National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

In honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, 2014, President Barack Obama has today requested the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff until sunset on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.

Accordingly, Governor Chafee has directed that, in addition to the flag of the United States, the Rhode Island flag fly at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across the state on Sunday, December 7, until sunset.

Governor Chafee Calls for a Statewide Moment of Silence to Mark the Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff During Patriot Day

and National Day of Service and Remembrance

To mark the thirteenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will call for a voluntary statewide moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014. In addition, in honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, President Obama has requested the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.

Accordingly, Governor Chafee has directed that, in addition to the flag of the United States, the Rhode Island flag fly at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across the state on Thursday, September 11, 2014.

“It is with great sadness that we prepare to mark the thirteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks,” Governor Chafee said. “To honor that day’s many victims, from Rhode Island, across the country and around the world, I ask that Rhode Islanders observe a respectful moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. September 11 was a tragedy on every scale imaginable, and it is my hope that on its anniversary we are all able to engage in silent remembrance of those who were lost.”

Click here to view the President's proclamation for PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2014.

Governor Chafee Orders the Rhode Island Flag to Half-Staff to Honor the Memory of Former United States Congressman Fernand St Germain

To honor the memory of Former U.S. Congressman Fernand St Germain, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today has ordered all Rhode Island flags across the State to half-staff until Congressman St Germain is laid to rest. Governor Chafee’s order applies to State flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Governor Chafee Orders U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff During the Forenoon Period on Memorial Day

In honor of Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, President Barack Obama has today requested the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.

Accordingly, Governor Chafee has directed that, in addition to the flag of the United States, the Rhode Island flag fly at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across the state on Monday, May 26, until noon.

Click here to see the proclamation from the President.

Governor Chafee Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Peace Officers Memorial Day

President Barack Obama has proclaimed tomorrow (Thursday, May 15, 2014) Peace Officers Memorial Day and has ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff during the course of that day. Accordingly, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has ordered that, in addition to the flag of the United States, the Rhode Island flag fly at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across the state on Thursday, May 15.

Click here to see the proclamation from the President.

Governor Chafee Orders U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff During National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

In honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, 2013, President Barack Obama has today requested the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff until noon on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.

Accordingly, Governor Chafee has directed that, in addition to the flag of the United States, the Rhode Island flag fly at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds across the state on Saturday, December 7, until sunset.

Please see the President’s proclamation, here.

Governor Chafee Orders U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance for former South African President and Anti-Apartheid Leader Nelson Mandela

President Obama directs flags be lowered to half-staff immediately
 and until Sunset, Monday, December 9, 2013

Rhode Island joins the world in mourning the loss of a historic leader who spent his life fighting for freedom, social justice, and racial equality. He was a global icon of hope, sacrifice and understanding. His wisdom and foresight has been and will be an inspiration for generations to come. 

In his own words, Nelson Mandela said, “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” That is how Nelson Mandela lived his life and led his nation. 

Accordingly, in remembrance for Nelson Mandela, President Obama has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately and until sunset Monday, December 9, 2013. Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has directed that both the Rhode Island and U.S. flags on all public buildings, grounds, and naval vessels across the State be flown at half-staff during the day.

Please see the President’s proclamation, here.

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Orders the Rhode Island Flag to Half-Staff to Honor the Memory of former State Attorney General Herbert F. DeSimone, Sr.

To honor the memory of former State Attorney General Herbert F. DeSimone, Sr., Governor Chafee has ordered all Rhode Island flags across the State to half-staff until Attorney General DeSimone is laid to rest. Governor Chafee’s order applies to State flags on all public buildings in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Governor Chafee Orders U.S. and State Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy

President Obama directs that flags be lowered to half-staff on November 22

President Obama has proclaimed November 22, 2013, as a day of remembrance for President John F. Kennedy. Americans are called upon to honor his legacy with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The President has called upon Governors of the United States and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff during the day. He is encouraging all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes and businesses.

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has directed that both the Rhode Island and U.S. flags on all public buildings, grounds, and naval vessels across the State be flown at half-staff during the day on Friday, November 22, 2013.

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Orders Rhode Island Flags Lowered to Half-Staff

In remembrance of the 30^th anniversary of the Beirut barracks bombings in 1983, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today ordered flags across Rhode Island to be lowered to half-staff until sunset, October 23, 2013.

On October 23, 1983, a terrorist truck bomb exploded in a barracks killing 241 American servicemen, including 220 marines, 10 sailors, three soldiers, and injuring 128 Americans. 

“This was an unthinkable tragedy, one that has brought many Rhode Islanders and me great sadness,” Chafee said. “My thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected by this senseless attack.”

The Governor’s order applies to all public buildings in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Flags May be Raised Following the Funeral of Staff Sgt. Timothy Raymond McGill

Following Staff Sgt. Timothy Raymond McGill’s funeral services today, per the Governor’s directive, both the U.S. and Rhode Island flags may be returned to full-staff tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 5, 2013.