http://governor.mt.gov Latest Flag Proclamations from Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=999 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring Blaine County Undersheriff Patrick A. Pyette who died in the line of duty on December 14th 2011. Mon, 19 Dec 2011, 09:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=994 Friends - The White House just provided the message below and the proclamation attached... Tue, 06 Dec 2011, 17:10:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=990 Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on property of the State of Montana to honor John Conway Harrison, the longest serving Justice in the history of the Montana Supreme Court... Fri, 18 Nov 2011, 11:03:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=988 Governor Brian Schweitzer is ordering flags lowered tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16th, to honor former Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Major General John J. Womack... Tue, 15 Nov 2011, 15:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=985 You'll find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on Thursday, November 3rd, to honor Montana Army National Guard SPC Liam McWilliams who died last week... Tue, 01 Nov 2011, 15:15:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=981 Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, to honor Montana Air National Guard MSgt Dorrie Hagan who died in an automobile accident in Great Falls... Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 14:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=977 Please find attached a proclamation from Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered on the property of the State of Montana on Sunday the 16th in honor of National Firefighter Memorial Day... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:57:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=965 Governor Brian Schweitzer, in accordance with Public Law 107-89, has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, September 11, Patriot Day. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:00:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=927 Please find attached the Governor's Proclamation ordering flags lowered on Tuesday next week, to honor U.S. Marine Corporal Steven Jorgenson... Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:24:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=917 The Governor issued the attached proclamation to honor a Montana soldier who died while in service... Fri, 13 May 2011 14:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=909 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 29, 2011, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Kyle D. Lewis, who died while in service to his country on April 24, 2011. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:22:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=905 Please find attached a Proclamation ordering flags on property of the State of Montana lowered on Monday to honor Walter Breuning... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:13:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=883 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 25 – 27th, 2011, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Specialist Jonathan Pilgeram, who died on February 17th, 2011, in Konar Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:12:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=882 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, February 24, 2011, to honor the memory of Montana Air National Guard MSgt Ross Tribby, who died while in service to his country on February 19th, 2011. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=871 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National and State flag be flown at half-staff on Monday, January 10th, 2011, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Captain Jeremiah D. Sipes, who died while in service to his country on January 1st, 2011. More Information: http://www.belgrade-news.com/news/article_a818071e-1a14-11e0-90fa-001cc4c002e0.html Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=867 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered in honor of U.S. Army SFC Reginald "Reg" Lawrence on Thursday, December 30th, 2010. Additional information is available at the following link: http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_b0d2c64e-650b-564f-b47a-0ba0a42067a5.html Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:07:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=863 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that all flags on property of the State of Montana be flown at half staff on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010, to honor the memory of Montana State Highway Patrol Trooper David DeLaittre. Trooper DeLaittre was killed while on duty on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010. The Governor also encourages all Montanans to fly flags at their homes, schools, public buildings, parks, communities and business at half staff in honor of Trooper DeLaittre. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:55:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=862 (HELENA) – Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff Friday, December 3rd, 2010, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Private First Class Jed P. “Cole” Naisbitt who died while in service to his country on November 20th, 2010. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=860 (HELENA) – Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Private Shannon E. Swartz who died while in service to her country on November 20th, 2010. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:30:00 Please see attached Governor's Proclamation ordering flags lowered on Monday, November 1st, 2010, in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kerry Sweten, formerly of Columbus, Montana Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:24:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=830 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring 1st Lt. Paul Magers. Please see the following links for further information about Lt. Magers. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:14:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=826 (HELENA) – Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 10th, 2010, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Ryan Buckles, who died while in service to his country on July 4th, 2010. Fri, 09 July 2010 08:58:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=823 (HELENA) – Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that all flags flown in the State of Montana be flown at half-staff on Friday, July 2nd, 2010, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Private Byron Whitcomb, who died while in service to his country on June 19th, 2010. Wed, 30 June 2010 07:49:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=811 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 to honor the memory of U. S. Armey Staff Sergeant Shane S. Barnard. Staff Sergeant Barnard died on May 19, 2010, in Zabul Province, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when he stepped on a secondary improvised explosive device. Fri, 28 May 2010 16:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=803 Consistent with the Proclamation issued by President Obama yesterday (attached) please find attached Governor Schweitzer’s proclamation ordering flags on property of the State of Montana lowered on April 29, 2010, as a mark of respect for the memory of Dorothy Height. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=783 (HELENA) – Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning on Friday morning March 19, 2010 until sundown on Saturday evening March 20, 2010 to honor the memory of U. S. Army Private First Class Nicholas S. Cook. PFC Cook died on March 7, 2010, in Konar Province, Afghanistan of injuries sustained when his unit received small arms fire. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=776 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that all flags flown in the State of Montana lowered to half staff on Friday morning, February 26, 2010 until sundown on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to honor the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Jeremiah T. Wittman. Sergeant Wittman died on February 13, 2010, in Zhari Province, Afghanistan of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. Wed, 23 Feb 2010 17:29:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=767 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring U.S. Army Captain Gregor. The Governor has ordered flags lowered on Thursday and Friday, January 21 and 22. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=766 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring U.S. Marine Corporal Uzenski. The Governor has ordered flags lowered on Thursday and Friday, January 21 and 22. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=746 Please find attached a Proclamation by Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Michael A. Rogers of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. The proclamation orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday morning, December 3, 2009 until sundown Friday, December 4, 2009. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=738 Consistent with the order by President Obama to lower flags on federal property, please find attached Governor Schweitzer’s proclamation ordering flags flown on property owned by the State of Montana lowered until Veteran’s Day to honor the victims of the Fort Hood massacre. The Governor invites others to participate. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:55:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=734 Please find attached a Proclamation by Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class James R. Stright of Libby, Montana. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=726 Please find attached a proclamation regarding the National Firefighters Memorial Service and an invitation to join the Governor in lowering flags in honor of those firefighters who died in the line of duty on October 4th. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=719 Please find attached a proclamation regarding Patriot Day and an invitation to join the President and Governor in lowering flags in honor of those lost on September 11, 2001 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=700 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Friday morning, July 31, 2009 until sundown Saturday, August 1, 2009 to honor the memory of U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Andrew Charpentier, who died in the line of duty on Thursday July 23, 2009. Thu, 30 July 2009 11:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=698 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Wednesday morning, July 8th, 2009 until sundown on Thursday evening, July 9th, 2009 to honor the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Terry J. Lynch. Sgt. Lynch died on June 29th, 2009 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mon, 07 July 2008 13:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=675 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 4th, 2009, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Staff Sergeant Benjamin L. Pigman, who died while in service to his country on April 25th, 2009. Fri, 01 May 2009 18:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=674 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 1, 2009 in honor of Brian Buss, firefighter and air tanker crew chief, killed while on duty on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 8:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=664 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 10, 2009 in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant George Anthony Kellum who died on April 4th, 2009 while on active duty at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the C Company, 1/29th Infantry Regiment, 197th Infantry Brigade. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=658 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 to honor the memory of Montana State Highway Patrol Trooper Michael W. Haynes, who died on March 27, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained while on duty on March 23. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=648 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Thursday morning, February 26th, 2009 until sundown on Friday evening, February 27th, 2009 to honor the memory of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Garnet Derby who died on February 9th, 2009 in Mosul, Iraq while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=646 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 to honor the memory of Carl Venne, who served with distinction as Chairman of the Crow Nation. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=643 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Friday morning, February 6th, 2009 until sundown on Saturday evening, February 7th, 2009 to honor the memory of U.S. Marine Sergeant Trevor Johnson who died on January 27th, 2009 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=637 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Saturday, January 24, 2009, in honor of EMT Melissa Fischer Greenhagen of Glasgow, Montana, killed while on duty on Saturday, January 17th, 2009. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=630 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Monday, December 29th, 2008, to honor the memory of Jerry Parrick of Haugen, Montana, a member of West End Volunteer Fire and Rescue of Mineral County who died in the line of duty on December 17th, 2008. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=618 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that all flags flown in the State of Montana be flown at half-staff on Thursday, December 11 in honor of Representative George Groesbeck and flags to remain lowered through Saturday, December 13 to honor the memory of former Lieutenant Governor George Turman. Thu, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=595 As requested by Presidential Proclamation of September 8th, 2008, Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, Patriot Day. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=589 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that all flags on property of the State of Montana flag be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, September 2 in honor of Montana State Highway Patrol Trooper, Evan Schneider, killed while on duty on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=582 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday, August 20th and ending Thursday, August 21st at sundown in honor of U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart S. Trejo who died on August 7th, 2008 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=582 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday, August 20th and ending Thursday, August 21st at sundown in honor of U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart S. Trejo who died on August 7th, 2008 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=581 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Wednesday morning, August 13th until sundown Thursday, August 14th to honor the memory of U.S. Army Private Timothy Hutton, who died in Iraq on August 4th, 2008, while in service to his country. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=578 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Thursday, August 7th until sundown Friday, August 8th for former Lieutenant Governor Allen Kolstad saying, "He was a good man, a good farmer and a good friend." Tue, 06 Aug 2008 14:09:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=576 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning Thursday, August 7th and ending Friday, August 8th at sundown in honor of United States Army Sergeant James A. McHale who died on July 30, 2008 as a result of injuries sustained on July 22, 2008 in Taji, Iraq while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=560 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning on Saturday morning, July 5th until sundown the same day to honor the memory of Chief Mountain Hot Shot firefighter Michael MacDonald of Browning, Montana, who died in the line of duty on Sunday, June 29th, 2008. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=559 As requested by the President of the United States, and the United States Congress, I hereby order all flags flown in the State of Montana to be displayed at half staff on Thursday, May 15th, to commemorate Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=558 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning on Friday morning, May 9th until sundown Saturday, May 10th to honor the memory of U.S. Army Captain Andrew R. Pearson, killed while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom on April 30th, 2008. Wed, 7 May 2008 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=551 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered and flown at half staff on Friday morning, April 25th until sundown of the same day to honor the memory of firefighter and pilot Gert Marais of Fort Benton, Montana, who died in the line of duty on April 15th, 2008. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=550 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Friday morning, April 18th until sundown Saturday April 19th in honor of U. S. Navy Seaman Recruit Drew Murray who died while in service to his country on April 10th, 2008. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=549 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning Thursday, April 3rd and ending Friday, April 4th at sundown in honor of United States Army Staff Sergeant Shawn Gillespie who died while in service to his country on March 24th, 2008. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=532 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from Wednesday morning, February 6 until sundown Thursday, February 7 in honor of United States Army Sergeant Michael Sturdivant who died while on active duty status in Iraq Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=523 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from Friday morning, December 21 until sundown Saturday, December 22 in honor of U.S. Army Private Daren Smith, who died while serving on Active Duty in Iraq on Thursday, December 13. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=515 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered flags on state property to be flown at half-staff from Thursday morning, November 29 until sundown Friday, November 30 in honor of former Lt. Gov. Karl Ohs, who died Sunday, November 25. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=501 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered flags on state property to be flown at half-staff on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, 2007 in honor of Montana State Highway Patrol Trooper, David Graham who was killed while on duty Tuesday, October 9. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=491 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag will be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 18 until sundown Thursday, September 20 in honor of U.S. Army SSG Yance Gray, who was killed while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom on Monday, September 10. Mon, 17 Sept 2007 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=490 As requested by Presidential Proclamation on September 4th, 2007, I hereby order all flags flown in the State of Montana to be lowered on Tuesday, September 11, Patriot Day. Tue, 11 Sept 2007 09:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=488 By order of the President of the United States, all U. S. flags will be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds through midnight tonight, Thursday, September 6 in memory of Congressman Paul Gillmor. Further, by order of Governor Brian Schweitzer, all Montana flags will be flown at half-staff during the same time. Thu, 7 Sept 2007 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=479 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag will be flown at half-staff beginning Thursday morning, August 16 until sundown Saturday, August 18 in honor of Specialist Donald Young who was killed while on active duty in Iraq Wednesday, August 8. Tue, 13 Aug 2007 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=469 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff beginning Thursday morning, July 19 until sundown Friday, July 20 in honor of Captain John Troyer who was killed while on active duty status Saturday, July 14. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:00:00