U.S., State Flags Directed To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Trooper
CONNECTICUT — State and U.S. flags across Connecticut have been directed by Gov. Ned Lamont to be lowered to half-staff, in honor of State Police Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, who was killed in the line of duty Thursday when struck by a motor vehicle while on a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in Southington.According to protocol provided on the Allegiance.com website, U.S. flag code specifies "the flag should be briskly hoisted to the peak before being solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, ensuring the process is conducted with dignity and respect."Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the date of Trooper Pelletier's interment, which has not yet been determined. The governor's office will send out a notification when flags should be returned to full staff. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.Governors have the power to issue flag lowering protocol orders for their respective states, often in response to local tragedies or the death of notable state officials, according to the website. The proclamations "allow for a more localized expression of mourning or respect, reflecting the impact of the individual or event on the state community. This decentralized approach ensures that the flag's half-staff position remains a powerful symbol of national unity and collective mourning, resonating with Americans from all walks of life."With Flag Day approaching on June 14, almanac.com has issued a reminder about other aspects of proper American flag etiquette:The flag should not be dipped to any person or thing, including government officials—even the President.The flag should never be displayed with the union (stars) down, unless as a signal of dire distress.The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise.The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used or stored so that it might be easily torn, soiled or damaged in any way.The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.The flag should never have anything placed on it.The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose, nor embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs, printed on paper napkins or boxes, nor used as any portion of a costume.The article U.S., State Flags Directed To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Trooper appeared first on Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT Patch.
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