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MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day

TO:           Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development  FROM:    Governor Ron DeSantisDATE:      Thursday, February 13, 2025RE:           Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of  Marjory Stoneman Douglas                 Remembrance Day On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Christopher Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup, and Peter Wang were taken when a murderer opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Students, teachers, and faculty showed great courage in the face of danger. The sacrifices of these heroes, as well as the brave actions of first responders, will never be forgotten.In memory of these lives lost, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise to sunset on Friday, February 14, 2025.To view the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day proclamation, click here. 


Pursuant to 4 U.S.C. § 1, et seq, the Governor has adopted a protocol for displaying the National and State Flags. Consistent with this protocol, the Governor will, on rare and solemn occasions, direct the flags to be lowered to half-staff. On this page, you can learn about the status of the flag and review a copy of the Governor’s flag protocol.

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Executive Office of the Governor
Office of the General Counsel
The Capitol, Room 209
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

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850.717.9310

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flags@eog.myflorida.com

 

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The Museum of Florida History
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