Why are flags at half mast today in Colorado 2021?
Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in honor of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, who passed away on September 20, 2021.
Why are the flags at half mass in Colorado?
DENVER (KDVR) — Governor Jared Polis has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings Tuesday from sunrise to sunset. The order is to honor South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Palato, who passed away on Sept.
Why are all the flags at half-mast today?
Flags on all NSW government buildings are flying half-mast today in recognition of NSW’s Terrorism and Homicide Victims Remembrance Day. As the anniversary of the first Bali bombing, on 12 October NSW commemorates those who lost their lives or were injured as a result of terror or violence.
Why are all the flags at half-mast?
Flags are flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Flags in any locality can be flown at half-mast when someone local dies, or on the day of their funeral. When lowering the flag from a half-mast position it should be briefly raised to the peak and then lowered ceremoniously.
Should flags be half-mast today?
As a mark of respect, the Australian National Flag and the New South Wales State Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Wednesday 29 September 2021 from all buildings and establishments occupied by Government departments and affiliated agencies.
What does the C on the Colorado flag stand for?
First — The red C stands for Colorado, a Spanish word, meaning red. Second — C stands for centennial. Colorado was admitted to the Union in the year 1876– the one hundredth anniversary of American independence. Third — C stands for columbine, the state flower of Colorado.
What is Colorado’s motto?
Nil sine numine
Colorado/Motto
Colorado’s Motto, “Nil Sine Numine,” is Latin for “Nothing without Providence or Deity.” This phrase appears in the ribbon on the State Seal.