This is where flags flew at half-staff in July

If you are driving around and notice the American or Arizona flags flying at half-staff, you may wonder why. Sure, you know when a former president has died, but sometimes these are done in memory of a tragic event.

For all of 2020, we are going to tell you when and why the flags for the United States of America or Arizona are flown at half-staff. We'll also toss in those notices for other states as well.

The source for much of this information is FlagSteward.org

According to USFlag.org, which links to a copy of the United States Code, when the flag is flown at half-staff, it should first be hoisted to the peak and then lowered to half-staff. At sunset the flag should be raised back to full-staff and then lowered slowly all the way down.

The U.S. flag must be flown at half-staff for the following office holders or former holders:

• President of the United States or former president: 30 days from the date of death.
• Vice President, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, retired Chief Justice or Speaker of the House of Representatives: 10 days from the date of death.
• Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a member of the Cabinet, a former Vice President, President pro tempore of the Senate, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives and Minority Leader of the House: From the day of death until the date of interment.
• Unites States Senator, Representative, Delegate or the Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico: In the District of Columbia the flag will fly at half-staff on the day of death and the following day, in the state, congressional district, territory or commonwealth of the deceased, the flag will fly at half-staff from the day of death until interment.
• Governor: Within the state, the flag will fly at half-staff from the day of death until interment.

The Old Farmers' Almanac was also used as a source.

Utah: All flags at public facilities across Taylorsville will fly at half-staff Friday, July 31, 2020, in honor of Taylorsville Municipal Judge Michael Kwan.

Arizona: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Friday, July 31, 2020, in honor of Arizona National Guard 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., who died following a training event. Bryant also served as a Phoenix Officer.

Minnesota: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Thursday, July 30, 3030, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Louisiana: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Thursday, July 30, 3030, in honor of former state Representative Frank Howard.

Mississippi: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at government and public facilities will fly at half-staff Thursday, July 30, 2020, in honor of Deputy Dylan Scott Pickle of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, who was killed in the line of duty.

Indiana: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff from Wednesday, July 29, 2020, until sunset Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in honor of former Governor Joe Kernan.

Maryland: As ordered by the Governor, all state flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff from Tuesday, July 28, 2020, until a date to be determined in honor of Bob Culver, County Executive for Wicomico County.

California: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol Building will fly at half-staff Monday, July 27, 2020, in honor of Alameda County Sheriff's Office Deputy Oscar Walter Rocha and Los Angeles Department Officer Valentin Martinez, who died recently of COVID-19 complications.

Alabama: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunrise, Monday, July 27, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Wisconsin: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Friday, July 25, 2020, in honor of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon, who was killed in action and went missing during the Korean War, and whose remains were recently recovered.

Rhode Island: As ordered by the Governor, all flags across the state will fly at half-staff until sunset Sunday, July 26, 2020, in honor of the state's 1,000+ victims of COVID-19.

Wisconsin: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Friday, July 24, 2020, in honor of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon, who was killed in action and went missing during the Korean War, and whose remains were recently recovered.

North Carolina: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff from Friday, July 24, 2020, until sunset Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in honor of Fort Bragg Paratrooper Sgt. Bryan Cooper Mount, who died in a vehicle rollover accident in Syria July 21.

South Carolina: As ordered by the Governor, all flags across the state will fly at half-staff Thursday, July 23, 2020, in honor of Captain John Durham Jr. of the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety, who died in the line of duty.

West Virginia: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol and across Fayette County will fly at half-staff Monday, July 20, 2020, in honor of former state legislator Shirley Love.

National: As ordered by the President, all U.S. flags and other flags flying where the U.S. flag is hoisted will fly at half-staff Saturday, July 18, 2020, in honor of U.S. Representative John Lewis who died July 17.

North Carolina: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunset Sunday, July 19, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian, both civil rights leaders.

Iowa: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunrise Monday, July 20, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Delaware: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunrise Monday, July 20, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Washington: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunset Monday, July 20, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Louisiana: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunset Monday, July 20, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Maine: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until sunset Monday, July 20, 2020, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Rhode Island: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Georgia: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Virginia: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

Connecticut: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

New Jersey: As ordered by the Governor, As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis.

South Carolina: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol will fly at half-staff Friday, July 17, 2020, in honor of former Adjutant General Stanhope S. Spears.

California: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol Building will fly at half-staff Tuesday, July 14, 2020, and Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in honor of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Josephy T. Allbaugh, of Folsom, Calif., who died of a non-combat incident in Afghanistan July 12.

Alabama: AS ordered by the Governor, all flags at public facilities will fly at half-staff Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in honor of State Representative Ronald Johnson, who died on July 14 as the longest standing Alabama legislator.

Arizona: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Tuesday, July 14, 2020, the date of his interment, in honor of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd, who died in the line of duty July 1, after a motorcycle crash.

Texas: All flags at government and public facilities in Hidalgo County will fly at half-staff until the dates of their interment (TBD) in honor of McAllen Police Department's Officers Edelmiro Garza Jr. and Ismael Chavez, who were shot and killed in the line of duty July 11.

Florida: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the state Capitol, the Leon County Courthouse and the City Hall of Largo will fly at half-staff Saturday, July 11, 2020, in honor of the late Governor Wayne Mixson.

Delaware: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Friday, July 10, 2020, in honor of former State Representative and WWII veteran Donald Clark.

Tennessee: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol anc across Murfreesboro will fly at half-staff Friday, July 10, 2020, in honor of country music artist Charlie Daniels.

Florida: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol, Pinellas County Courthouse and City Hall of Largo will fly at half-staff Friday, July 10, 2020 in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Nick Bravo-Regules, who died June 23 in Jordan while supporting operations as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Illinois: As ordered by the Governor and concurrent with the ongoing half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims, all flags at state facilities will remain at half-staff until the dates of interment (TBD) to honor three victims of the Bunn Capital Shooting in Springfield: Christopher Aumiller, Marsha Strumpher and Bill Gibbons.

North Carolina: As ordered by the Governor, all state flags at all public facilities will fly at half-staff until sunset Friday, July 10, 2020, in honor of former State Senator and North Carolina Department of Administration Secretary Katie G. Dorsett, who died Tuesday, July 7.

Arizona: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in honor of helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman, who was killed in a helicopter crash Tuesday, July 7, while helping firefighters contain the Polles Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Gila County.

Missouri: As ordered by the Governor, all flags in Jefferson County and at all fire stations across the state will fly at half-staff Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in honor of DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District Fire Marshal/Lt. Ronald W. Wehlage Jr., who died in the line of duty.

California: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol Building will fly at half-staff Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in honor of Los Angeles Police Department Senior Detention Officer Erica McAdoo, who died from COVID-19 complications.

Hawaii: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at public facilities will fly at half-staff Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in honor of Hawai'i State Senator Breene Harimoto.

New York: Concurrent to the current half-staff to honor COVID-19 victims, and as ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will remain at half-staff until the date of his interment to honor U.S. Army SPC Vincent Sebastian Ibarria, who died recently in Afghanistan.

Alabama: All flags at government/public facilities in Montgomery will fly at half-staff until the date of her interment (TBD) in honor of the Police Detective Tanisha Pughsley of the Montgomery Police Department.

Ohio: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the Statehouse and across Lucas County will fly at half-staff from Sunday, July 5, 2020, until sunset Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in honor of Police Officer Anthony Dia of the Toledo Police Department who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 4.

Utah: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at public facilities will fly at half-staff Friday, July 3, 2020, in honor of U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen, who died in an F-15 jet crash / Training accident in the North Sea.

California: As ordered by the Governor, all flags atop the State Capitol will fly at half-staff from Friday, July 3, 2020, until Sunday, July 5, 2020, in honor of U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant David Schmitz, who died recently in an F-16 jet mishap.

Arizona: As ordered by the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Wednesday, July 2, 2020, in honor of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty July 1 after a motorcycle crash.

California: All flags at public facilities in Monterey County will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD) in honor of Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter.

Oklahoma: All flags at government or public facilities across Tulsa will fly at half-staff until the date of his interment (TBD) in honor of Sergeant Craig Johnson of the Tulsa Police Department who died after being shot in the line of duty.