#flags ordered at half-staff
Column: Fiasco good time to brush up on flag etiquette, remember meaning behind symbol
Reading in an email — and seeing in a submitted photo — sent to Big Island Now that the flags at Kona Community Aquatic Center were still flying full-mast Saturday, despite a governor’s flag order to lower them to half-staff in honor of late Big Island state Rep. Mark Nakashima, who died last week, was curious.
Big Island state lawmaker Mark Nakashima dies; flags ordered at half-staff
“This is a tremendous loss for the Hāmākua, Hilo and Kaʻūmana community and the House of Representatives. Mark served his community and our state with dignity and respect. He will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences go to Mark’s family during this time.” — Hawai’i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
This action is taken to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting others.
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
“This is a day for all of the world, but especially Hawaiʻi, to solemnly honor the sacrifices of so many service members and civilians who lost their lives during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that changed the course of world history,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green
