Kansas Flag Honors

To honor the service of Kansas military personnel who are killed in the line of duty, and to ensure flag etiquette is consistent throughout the state, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has issued an executive order regarding flying of the flag at half-staff.

“The flag of the United States is a sign of freedom here and around the world, and flying that flag at half-staff is one of the ways we honor our fallen heroes. That act symbolizes our gratitude for their sacrifice and our immense sorrow for their family’s loss,” said Sebelius.

“Therefore, under the executive order I signed today, whenever a Kansas resident serving in the military is killed in action, we will honor him or her by flying the flag at half-staff,” she continued.

Executive Order 07-22, issued July 26, 2007, allows for the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff throughout the State of Kansas when a member of the Kansas National Guard is killed in the line of duty; a member of the Kansas Air National Guard is killed in the line of duty; or a Kansas resident serving as a member of the United States Armed Forces is killed in the line of duty. In each instance, the date the flag would fly at half-staff will be designated by the Governor.

This change follows precedent set by President George W. Bush who recently approved similar measures.

Executive Order 07-22

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Flag Honors News Releases

May 14, 2008
Sebelius offers condolences, orders United States and State of Kansas flags lowered for Representative Ted Powers

May 7, 2008
Governor to honor fallen Kansas law enforcement officers

February 25, 2008
Staff Sgt. Bryant Mackey, US Army, Eureka

December 5, 2007
National Pearl Harbor Day

November 19, 2007
Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse, US Army, Emporia

November 16, 2007
Sgt. Jeffery S. Mersman, US Army, Parker

October 25, 2007
Spc. Micheal D. Brown, US Army, Williamsburg

September 12, 2007
Sgt. Joel Murray, US Army, Ogden

September 11, 2007
Spc. David J. Lane, US Army, Emporia

August 8, 2007
Staff Sgt. Travis S. Bachman, Kansas National Guard, Garden City

July 30, 2007
Sgt. Courtney D. Finch, Kansas National Guard