| 单词 | half-mast |
| 例句 | Her cheery feather slunk to half-mast and lay flat against her hat. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z There was even a grey muslin flag hung at half-mast by the bent bough archway into our spot. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “We ought to pull down the curtains,” said Kay, who was always a stickler for good form, “or half-mast the banners.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Ear drooped over, a bowl of soybean stew on the table, and Eye lay on the sofa with his lids at half-mast. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not sure. I ran my signal to half-mast, and then hurried back. I want to be at the wharf when the ship anchors.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nobody’s seen you all day. Somebody told me they saw the flag at the guard booth at half-mast and I was afraid you might be dead.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The huge boy will lean back in a chair, so that it makes squeaking protestations beneath his bulk, and let his eyelids slip to half-mast. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z SiriusXM show “Dirty Sexy Funny” this week, a heartbroken McCarthy declared, “in solidarity, I will be wearing my panties at half-mast.” Jenny McCarthy’s absurd Playboy hypocrisy: “They weren’t the girls that had just got off Monday nights on the poles” 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Even with his charisma at half-mast, wearing dad slacks – as he does in The American – Clooney is undoubtedly a proper movie star in the broad-shouldered 40s tradition. George Clooney 2010-09-24T08:22:00Z After one devastating loss, Ernestine and Matt bake a cake together in a weighty silence; after a few seconds he walks away, head hanging like a half-mast flag on a windless day. ‘Birthday Candles’ Review: Another Year, Another Cake, Another Profundity 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The medical staff should be wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and patients should keep their masks on at all times, only lowering them to half-mast for the swab. Here’s what you need to know about getting a coronavirus test at the airport 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Loping around the stage with eyelids at half-mast, he hides his swagger behind an offhand style, but he’s smart enough to let the mask slip periodically. The Best New Comedy Specials to Stream Right Now 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z But that's never examined in any depth in this piece, which is intellectually and theatrically at half-mast. The Pirate Project ? review 2012-05-20T12:33:46Z His red-rimmed eyes are at half-mast and he’s pale, pudgy, pasty—as unpleasant to look at as to hear. 42: The Jackie Robinson Biopic Is a Solid Hit 2013-04-12T09:45:25Z Pink and his current live band – known as Haunted Graffiti, after Pink's series of albums of the same name – do this in warped, non-sequential bursts, disappearing down rabbit holes, occasionally reappearing with half-mast hits. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti: Before Today 2010-05-30T10:20:00Z Even now, the official version of the 1965 coup attempt is memorialized: Flags are lowered to half-mast and the president presides over a ceremony. Film Gives Indonesia View of Bloody, Obscured Past 2013-10-04T13:50:53Z Government ministries were ordered to fly the flag at half-mast. Cambodia Water Festival turns to tragedy in Phnom Penh 2010-11-23T00:30:00Z Naples Mayor Luigi de Magistris ordered flags on city buildings to be flown at half-mast and declared a day of mourning for the man whose melancholic, nasal voice made him instantly recognizable to millions. Italian singer-songwriter Pino Daniele dies of heart attack at 59 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z Oliver did mention that lowering the Confederate flag to half-mast in South Carolina is pretty complicated, requiring a 2/3 majority vote in the state legislature. Here's What John Oliver Thinks We Should Do With the Confederate Flag 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z For by the time they arrive at the site of the culminating demonstration in Nevada, just about everybody’s freak flag is flying at half-mast. | 'The Walk Across America for Mother Earth': Protesters Armed With Wigs and Sequins 2011-01-21T03:01:21Z With his big, arrow-shaped nose and his heavy eyelids hanging at half-mast, he emanated the slightly sinister allure of a fairground carny. T Magazine: The Accidental Activist 2011-03-25T19:21:15Z Flags on government buildings and royal residences were lowered to half-mast, and the BBC canceled scheduled programs to allow for special coverage after Philip died Friday at 99. COVID, Philip’s no-fuss attitude mean simpler funeral plan 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z National flags flew at half-mast across China on Thursday as the country put its former premier Li Keqiang to rest. Li Keqiang: Chinese grieve popular ex-premier in quiet show of dissent 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Biden has spoken to state officials to offer the federal government's support and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast until Monday to honor the victims, his office said. Maine police searching for Army reservist suspected of shooting dead 18 people 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden ordered flags at the White House and other federal buildings to be lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect for those who died. Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Lewiston, Maine mass shooting 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden has spoken to state officials to offer the federal government's support and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast until Monday to honor the victims, his office said. Maine police search for Army reservist suspected of shooting dead 18 people 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z They said they would lower the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flag to half-mast for the week and urged others to do the same. 'Reconciliation is dead': Indigenous Australians vow silence after referendum fails 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The leaders said the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flag would be lowered to half-mast for the week to acknowledge the referendum result. Australian Indigenous leaders call for 'week of silence' after referendum defeat 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The city council declared three days of mourning with flags flown at half-mast on public buildings throughout the region of Murcia. A fire at a nightclub in Spain’s southeastern city of Murcia kills 13 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Fans held up signs and flags with Cusack's name on and the club flag at Bramall Lane flew at half-mast throughout the day. Cusack death not suspicious, say police 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Flags will be at half-mast on all public buildings in the country for the next three days, the royal palace said in a statement. Morocco earthquake death toll rises to over 2,000 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Flags on board the vessel were at half-mast as it docked in St John's, Newfoundland, on Saturday. Polar Prince: Support ship docks at Canadian harbour as rescue operations wind down 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z All Italian and European flags on public buildings have been lowered to half-mast. Italy mourns and asks who will succeed Berlusconi 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella were among those set to attend the funeral which will take place on a national day of mourning, with flags flying at half-mast from all public buildings. Italy prepares to bid farewell to Berlusconi with grand funeral 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z US President Joe Biden ordered flags at the White House to fly at half-mast in honour of the victims of "the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation". Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z In the aftermath, President Biden ordered the US flag to be flown at half-mast at federal buildings on Thursday. Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z In a letter to parents principal John Sanderson said the school flag would fly at half-mast. Three teenagers killed in crash in Shipston-on-Stour named 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Within moments, her long neck drooped and her eyelids fluttered at half-mast. The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for Humans 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Candles have been outside windows as a symbol of mourning, and local municipalities have lowered their flags to half-mast. Bear hunt after jogger is killed in Italian Alps 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z So when he learns about someone local who has just died from an overdose, he lowers the American flag over his shop and flies a purple flag at half-mast for five days. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z On behalf of her family, Weishan Liang thanked the White House for lowering flags to half-mast, Vice President Kamala Harris for her personal condolences and community members for their compassion and generosity. 'How can I go on without a mother?' Funeral service honors mother of 3 killed in Monterey Park shooting 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Ukraine's flag flew at half-mast over a sign on a nearby main street saying: "I love Brovary". 'Where are the kids?' Ukrainian mother recounts helicopter crash horror 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z As flags across the world were lowered to half-mast that night in tribute to the monarch, smoke was rising into the sky above the South Yorkshire village. Kiveton Park: Villagers demand answers over four-month fire 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Football's world governing body Fifa has lowered flags at its headquarters in Switzerland to half-mast for Pele "as a symbol of mourning and respect". Premier League and EFL to honour Pele 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z A minute's silence will be held at 11:00 on Monday and the Government of Jersey said flags would be flown at half-mast until sunset on Friday. Jersey explosion: Search enters third day after flats blast 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The civic head has also requested flags to be flown at half-mast on Monday, with a minute's silence to be observed at 11:00 GMT. Bailiff of Jersey's appeal after flats blast and trawler sinking 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z India's Gujarat state on Wednesday mourned the death of 135 people from a bridge collapse on the weekend, with the national flag at half-mast in government buildings and public functions, receptions and entertainment programmes cancelled. India PM Modi's home state of Gujarat goes to polls next month 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Flags across the country are flying at half-mast as the devastated nation grapples with a tragedy. Thailand attack: Country mourns after 37 killed, mostly children 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z But most of the nation’s 47 prefectural governments will fly the flag at half-mast and observe a moment of silence, which could put pressure on public schools. EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral? 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z A decision to lower the Aboriginal flag to half-mast in her honour - in line with other official flags - drew some criticism, as did the decision to suspend parliament for a fortnight. Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Other members of the Royal Family are not expected to carry out official engagements, and flags at royal residences will remain at half-mast until 8am after the final day of royal mourning. Queen's name inscribed on family chapel stone at Windsor 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Flags at royal residences will remain at half-mast until the morning after the final day of royal mourning. At least 250,000 people lined up to see queen’s coffin 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z All players and match officials wore black armbands, big screens and perimeter boards displayed tribute images to Her Majesty and flags were flown at half-mast. Premier League fans pay tribute to the Queen 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The sight of the Irish flag at half-mast above City Hall spoke to the genuine affection of Cork people for Queen Elizabeth. Taoiseach: Queen's death 'reminder to nurture UK-Ireland relations' 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Flags will remain at half-mast until after the Queen's funeral. Queen Elizabeth II death: What comes next for Australia? 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Black armbands will be worn and flags will be flown at half-mast. EFL fixtures to return from Tuesday 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z As a mark of respect, the Australian flag is flying at half-mast and on Friday a 96-gun salute -- one round for each year of the Queen’s life - took place at Parliament House’s forecourt. Australian PM honours Queen Elizabeth with wreath-laying ceremony 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z A wave of further proclamations will take place across the UK until Sunday, when flags will return to half-mast. Charles III to be proclaimed king at historic ceremony 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Flags have been lowered to half-mast at various locations, including the White House and US Capitol in Washington DC. In pictures: World reacts to the Queen's death 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Britain's flag flutters at half-mast at Windsor Castle, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain, September 9, 2022. Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Edwin Parks put the union flag outside his house at half-mast. Queen Elizabeth II: Northern Ireland shocked and saddened at monarch's death 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z On Thursday, thousands had gathered outside the queen's palace, where the news was met with a stunned silence as the flag was lowered to half-mast. Britain's King Charles to address a nation in mourning 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Both teams wore black armbands, and the flags at Old Trafford were at half-mast. Arsenal wins at Zurich, Man United beaten in Europa League 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The prime minister of Jamaica said the country would mourn Elizabeth, and his counterpart in Antigua and Barbuda ordered flags to half-mast until the day of her burial. Charles' succession stirs Caribbean calls to remove monarch as head of state 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Crowds witnessed the union jack lowered at Buckingham Palace, while the Royal Banner of Scotland at Holyroodhouse was also lowered to half-mast. Flags lowered as Queen's death announced 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The flag was at half-mast over Belfast City Hall as shoppers stopped to pay their respects. Queen Elizabeth II: Northern Ireland shocked and saddened at monarch's death 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z The tour said there would be no play on Friday and flags at the club were lowered to half-mast “out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family.” Play suspended in 1st round at Wentworth after queen’s death 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z His cabinet members changed into black and the flag on Canada's parliamentary buildings was lowered to half-mast. Canada's Trudeau: Queen was one of my favourite people in the world 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The flag at Buckingham Palace was soon lowered to half-mast. Planning for the End of Elizabeth’s Reign Began at the Beginning 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The flag on the roof of No 10 Downing Street, too, flew at half-mast as a mark of respect to the monarch. Flags lowered as Queen's death announced 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z At her palaces and at government buildings across London, flags were lowered to half-mast. Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z As flags across all state buildings in the Bavarian capital flew at half-mast, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Steinmeier laid a wreath at the site. 50 years on, Germany asks for forgiveness after 1972 Munich Games attacks 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Tributes have also been left at Windsor Gardens in Radyr where Welsh Indian flags have been flown at half-mast. Cardiff river death: Aryan Ghoniya's funeral follows tragedy 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z The flag at Spelthorne Borough Council's Offices was flown at half-mast in memory of those who lost their lives on 18 June 1972. Staines air crash: Memorial held for one of UK's worst air crashes 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z The Portuguese government decreed a day of national mourning, when flags on government buildings will fly at half-mast in the artist’s honor. Renowned Portuguese-British artist Paula Rego dies at 87 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z All federal and municipal offices were closed, as were city schools, and flags flew at half-mast, while cannons boomed every half-hour. The original Lincoln memorial stands forgotten in D.C.’s Judiciary Square 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z “To see that flag at half-mast in our nation’s capitol it’s just heartbreaking,” Roberts said. 'Right is right': Dodgers manager Dave Roberts calls for action after Texas shooting 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z “Just this morning, as we’re all reeling with the pain, I’m asking myself as governor: Am I supposed to just leave all the flags at half-mast? They’re still at half-mast from Buffalo,” said Hochul. After shootings, Hochul looks at raising age for guns in N.Y. 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The president declared a mourning period until Mr Kibaki's burial, with the flying of flags at half-mast. Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z A flag was flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the "extremely popular player", Mr Summerfield said. Evesham Rugby Club player Jack Jeffrey dies after match injury 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Flags of the European Union, Israel and Germany were flown at half-mast in Berlin. Survivors and leaders mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Davis had the Bahamian flag flown at half-mast in the Bahamas and at embassies around the world that day in honor of Poitier. Sidney Poitier's cause of death revealed 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z In Congress, Democratic House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered the flags at the US Capitol to be flown at half-mast in tribute. Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend' 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z The government in Skopje declared three days of mourning and ordered flags flown at half-mast - 20 years after a brief ethnic Albanian uprising that prompted a reconciliation process and full rights for the minority community. 'The kids started crying': N.Macedonia mourns victims of Bulgaria bus crash 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Flags are flying at half-mast around North Macedonia, as the country reacts with shock, confusion and grief to the bus accident in neighbouring Bulgaria which caused the deaths of 46 people. Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z "President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the National Flag be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the late former Deputy President FW de Klerk," a statement from the President's office said. S.Africa declares four-day national mourning for last white President de Klerk 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Gwangju and several other cities and provincial governments refused to raise flags half-mast or set up memorial altars for Roh in accordance with state funeral procedures. S Koreans send off former President Roh in small funeral 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Flags were flown at half-mast on Thursday while flowers and other memorials were placed in Kongsberg's main square. Kongsberg attack: Norway probes bow and arrow suspect’s sanity 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The giant American flag at half-mast hanging at the stadium’s north end was impossible to miss. Perspective | Navy and Air Force met on 9/11, which meant football was just a small part of the story 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Underwood shared a lengthy post Saturday as she showed the flag flying at half-mast at EH-OK Farm. Celebrities mark 20 years since 9/11 attacks: 'We must never forget' 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z “At half-mast, the Canadian flag is still flying, but if Mr. O’Toole and the Conservative Party of Canada are over this national tragedy, this is duly noted and message received.” After summer of horrific discoveries, Indigenous issues are getting little attention in Canada’s election campaign 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Back in 2020, Spencer noted the significance of having the flag at half-mast. Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer flies flag at half-mast on the anniversary of royal’s death 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The IOC said the Olympic flag will be flown at half-mast for five days at Olympic House in Lausanne. Jacques Rogge, IOC president for 12 years, dies at 79 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z A Carson City, Nevada, boy pulled on heartstrings when he honored the 13 service members who died in Afghanistan on Thursday by playing "Taps" before a U.S. flag at half-mast outside his family's home. Nevada boy, 14, plays 'Taps' with a US flag at half-mast to honor fallen service members in Afghanistan 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Flags in Plymouth are being flown at half-mast, while Smeaton's Tower was lit up as a mark of respect to the victims on Friday night. Plymouth shooting: Police investigated over gunman's licence 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Flags across the city were seen flying at half-mast, while Smeaton's Tower will be lit up later as a mark of respect to the victims. Plymouth shooting: Who were the victims? 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Flags flew at half-mast over government institutions and embassies, and even medical labs and COVID-19 vaccination centers were closed to mark the day. Mired in crises, Lebanon marks 1 year since horrific blast 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Ajax players “will wear armbands in mourning of Gesser’s passing. In addition, flags will be flown at half-mast at the Toekomst sports complex.” Ajax academy player dies in car accident at age 16 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z Firefighters gathered at their station to mourn the loss of their colleague as the flag flew at half-mast following the crash, ABC 6 reported. Pennsylvania firefighter dead, first responders injured after driver plows into crash site: officials 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z Flags were flown at half-mast in her memory at public buildings in Kent, including council offices and police stations. PCSO Julia James: Hundreds line streets ahead of funeral 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z A man walks past in front of where the Haitian Presidential Palace used to be with the Haitian national flag at half-mast, following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 10, 2021. American arrested in Haitian president's killing had U.S. law enforcement ties -source 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z He declared a 10-day period of mourning, with national flags in government buildings flying at half-mast. Filipinos bid farewell to former president Benigno Aquino 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z The flag at Blackpool Town Hall was flown at half-mast in tribute to Jordan and Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations arches were lit up in red in homage to his beloved Liverpool. Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z The flag at Blackpool town hall flew at half-mast in tribute to Jordan and Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations arches were lit up in red in homage to his beloved Liverpool. Blackpool lightning strike: Jordan Banks's organs donated 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z The flag at Blackpool town hall flew at half-mast in tribute to Jordan and Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations arches were lit up in red in homage to his beloved Liverpool FC. Blackpool lightning strike: Minute's silence for Jordan Banks 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z The body was then taken by special train to Paris and on to the port of Le Havre, where Olympia was waiting, its flags at half-mast. The ship that saved the unknown soldier from disaster 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z During the national period of mourning, Union flags were flown at half-mast at royal residences, government buildings, U.K. posts overseas, and at establishments of the armed forces, the palace previously noted. Royal family's two-week mourning period following Prince Philip's death comes to an end 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Union flags will fly at half-mast at royal residences and government buildings until the day after the funeral. We've lost the 'grandfather of the nation', UK's Prince Andrew says 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z Flags at Buckingham Palace and at government buildings across Britain were lowered to half-mast and billboard operators replaced adverts with a photo and tribute to the prince. Artillery guns fire across UK in solemn tribute to Prince Philip 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z Flags at Buckingham Palace and at government buildings across Britain were lowered to half-mast. "What a life!" Britain pays tribute to Prince Philip 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z In Canberra, the national flag was lowered to half-mast over Parliament House. The Latest: Gun salutes to mark Prince Philip’s death 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z It will remain at half-mast until the day after Prince Philip's funeral. Prince Philip: Books of condolence opened in NI 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z Earlier, the flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast and a notice was posted on the gates to mark the duke's death. Prince Philip: Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast and a notice was posted on the gates following the announcement of the duke's death. Prince Philip has died aged 99 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast. Prince Philip: Death of the Duke of Edinburgh announced 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Flags at many civic buildings are being flown at half-mast and books of condolence have been opened online. Prince Philip: Wales reacts to the death of the Duke of Edinburgh 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Flags were flown at half-mast at a number of venues, including Wembley and all nine county cricket venues. Sport pays tribute to Prince Philip 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is also the chairman of the East African Community, announced Kenya will observe seven days of national mourning in which the country’s flag will be flown at half-mast. Death of Tanzania’s Magufuli draws sorrow but ire from some 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Flags at Scottish government buildings were lowered to half-mast on Saturday. 'Private remembrance' for Dunblane 25th anniversary 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z Players and staff at Lord's Cricket Ground in London also held a two-minute silence, with flags lowered to half-mast. Prince Philip: Death of the Duke of Edinburgh announced 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z “Our flags fly at half-mast for them today too,” she said. New Zealand remembers 185 who died in quake 10 years ago 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z Hundreds of people gathered at a memorial wall in Christchurch observed a minute’s silence and flags flew at half-mast. New Zealand marks 10 years since Christchurch earthquake 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z The flag above his Downing Street office was lowered to half-mast in Moore’s honour. UK's record-breaking fundraiser, 'hero' Captain Tom Moore, dies aged 100 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z The club said the flags at its Tannadice stadium were being flown at half-mast. Jim McLean, Dundee Utd’s title-winning coach in 1983, dies 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z Abbas said Erekat’s death was a “great loss for Palestine and our people,” and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for three days. Palestinians hold funeral for veteran negotiator Erekat 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z A Danish flag flies at half-mast in his garden. Coronavirus: Denmark shaken by cull of millions of mink 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z But it saw little action and a final entry in the ship’s log on 2 May 1945 read: “Flag at half-mast in memory of the hero’s death of our Führer.” Giant globe-shaped bar from 'Hitler's yacht' to be auctioned in US 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z He ordered Egypt’s flag lowered to half-mast for three days. Death of Kuwait ruler Sheikh Sabah draws outpour of grief 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Idaho Gov. Brad Little called Fulton’s death tragic in a statement issued Wednesday, and called for Idaho and American flags to be flown at half-mast across the state in the firefighter’s honor. Firefighting pilot dies in Idaho air tanker crash 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z He declared a seven day mourning period, during which all flags will be flown at half-mast. Tanzania's former president Benjamin Mkapa dies, presidency says 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z “We can’t stop the fight because of the people like him who started it,” he said as he gazed through the fence to the White House, where the U.S. flag billowed at half-mast. ‘This is what he lived for’: John Lewis remembered at Black Lives Matter Plaza 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Current US President Donald Trump, whom Lewis had publicly criticised, has not commented on his death so far, although flags were flown at half-mast on Saturday morning. Tributes to 'one-of-a-kind' rights icon John Lewis 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Kazakhstan held a national day of mourning for COVID-19 victims on Monday, flying flags at half-mast and cancelling entertainment programming on local media. Kazakhstan to extend coronavirus lockdown by two weeks 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z More than 100 students, some holding hands, gathered at the gates of The Holt School for a two-minute silence on Monday morning, while a flag in the courtyard was lowered to half-mast. Families 'heartbroken' by Reading victims' deaths 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Ireland's national flag will be flown at half-mast from the president's official residence and Mr Higgins will observe one minute's silence at the Peace Bell. State funeral to honour murdered garda 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has ordered that flags be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday in Mr Floyd's honour. US capital braces for biggest demonstration yet 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has ordered that flags be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday in Mr Floyd's honour. US capital braces for biggest demonstration yet 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z “Our flags in all military camps around the country will be flown at half-mast as 11 army heroes offered their lives” to protect the people of Sulu. 11 Filipino Soldiers Are Killed Trying to Track an ISIS Leader 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Flags were lowered to half-mast and three days of mourning were declared in the Spanish town of Almassora to mark Carina's death. When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z Cuomo ordered all flags on state property to be flown at half-mast to pay tribute to those lost to the virus. Cuomo warns NY may never get back to 'zero' coronavirus cases 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z Cars, trains and ships then sounded their horns, air raid sirens rang as flags were flown at half-mast. China holds three-minute silence for virus victims 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z In a statement on Monday, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse said that flags in the city would be lowered to half-mast in honor of those who died. Coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts veterans' home kills at least 6, additional tests pending 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Unlike the mutton-chop sideburns courses like L.A., it has no trouble making the bar and restaurant pay off but, like them, its club flag is at half-mast too often these days. Golf in Los Angeles: Part Royal and Ancient, Part Disney - Golf Digest 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Gladys Berejiklian, the premier of New South Wales, said there were more than 1,700 volunteers fighting fires across the state and flags will be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect. Three Americans killed as firefighting plane crashes in Australia 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The state government ordered flags to be flown at half-mast on Friday, in tribute to the three men. US crew killed in Australia plane crash identified 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z In the capital Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan’s largest flag flew at half-mast while officials made urgent appeals for blood donations to help injured survivors. Kazakhstan holds day of mourning for Almaty plane crash victims 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z Flags flew at half-mast, but businesses and government offices were not closed and pre-Christmas commercial activity appeared normal. Panamanians honor victims of US invasion on 30th anniversary 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Flags flew at half-mast, but businesses and government offices were not closed and pre-Christmas commercial activity appeared normal. Panamanians honor victims of US invasion on 30th anniversary 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z It calls for Panamanian flags to fly at half-mast on the anniversary, but not for obligatory closure of businesses and government offices. Panama declares day of mourning for US invasion anniversary 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z “Ultimately, our focus at the moment is on the victims and families,” she told Reuters just two days after the tragedy, as the New Zealand flag over parliament flew at half-mast. Exclusive: Disasters, downturn challenge New Zealand's Ardern going into election year 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Thus, we fly the flag at half-mast today for a loss that hits close to home. In Memoriam: Riverboat Ron Rivera - Golf Digest 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Flags are flying at half-mast on public buildings around the country as Albania observes a national day of mourning. Hopes fade as Albania quake death toll rises to 40 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Her killing spurred state legislators to pass a resolution to remember Bergeron, and flags were flown at half-mast in the days after her killing. Arrests made after American lawyer serving as Micronesia's assistant AG shot dead returning home from run 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z The force said its flags would be flying at half-mast as a mark of respect to PC Harper. Hundreds expected at killed PC's funeral 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Due to the attack, flags were lowered to half-mast on public government offices and institutions across the Nordic country on Wednesday. Police: Finnish attacker acted alone, suspected of murder 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z Across the UAE, three days of national mourning was announced on Tuesday, with flags flying at half-mast. Thousands of mourners attend funeral of UAE prince, 39, who died in London apartment following alleged drug-fueled party 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z One day, Macron mused to some reporters that “growth was at half-mast.” Can Emmanuel Macron Stem the Populist Tide? 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z Flags are flying at half-mast after the federal government declared a day of mourning to mark the deaths. Ethiopia 'coup ringleader on the run' 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z Flags at the president's residence were lowered to half-mast as a sign of mourning. Israel mourns the death of First Lady Nechama Rivlin 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z Borough Market is open as usual but the market trustees said traders would be "quietly marking the second anniversary" with flags flying at half-mast. Services to mark London Bridge anniversary 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z Trump was not invited to McCain’s funeral and raised the White House’s US flag back to full-mast shortly after McCain’s death, despite requirements for it to remain at half-mast for another day. 'Out of sight': White House reportedly steers USS John McCain away from Trump 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Flags on civic buildings will be flown at half-mast and bells at the town hall will ring 96 times. Hillsborough event halted to avoid 'risk' 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Flags were flying at half-mast on public buildings in the Netherlands on Tuesday and flowers were laid at the site of the attack in Utrecht's 24 Oktoberplein. Letter points to motive in Dutch gun attack 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z He said the flags at City Hall would be flown at half-mast until further notice. Ethiopian Airlines crash: six members of Canadian family killed in disaster 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Flags were flown at half-mast on government buildings in Portugal, where a day of mourning was observed for women killed by domestic violence. International Women's Day marked across the world 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The flag returned to half-mast later in the day. 'Out of sight': White House reportedly steers USS John McCain away from Trump 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z It’s devastating and takes forever, and it’s additional punishment when you’re already operating at half-mast. The Power of Raw, Honest Stories About Money 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z The flag outside will almost certainly be hanging at half-mast. Guns v grief: inside America’s deadliest cultural chasm 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Augier devoted her life to the hotel on the seafront, whose flags were at half-mast following news of her death. Hotel Negresco owner Augier dies at 95 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also tweeted that flags on federal buildings in Canada and at Canadian offices in the U.S. will be flown at half-mast on Wednesday. Former PM Mulroney to represent Canada at Bush state funeral 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z There is also a screen print of a black flag by artist Megan Foster, captured at half-mast in darkness. Edge of visibility: celebrating artwork with hidden messages 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z Mr Trump said he would visit Pittsburgh soon and had ordered US flags at government buildings to be flown at half-mast until 31 October. Survivors relive US synagogue ordeal 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z Outside the world’s largest gun show the flag flies at half-mast, but it’s unclear for which catastrophe. Guns v grief: inside America’s deadliest cultural chasm 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Trump ordered flags flown at half-mast at public grounds until sunset Wednesday in “solemn respect” for the victims, the White House said in a statement. Authorities name the 11 killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z Two doors down from Bowers residence, at a volunteer fire hall, a volunteer fireman lowered the flag to half-mast. Pittsburgh shooting: husband and wife and two brothers among 11 victims 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z He also ordered US flags at government buildings to be flown at half-mast until 31 October. 'Synagogue shooter' charged with murder 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z The IOC announced that it will hold a memorial at the Youth Games in Argentina and fly its flag at half-mast for the next three days. Patrick Baumann, Olympic leader key to 2028 Los Angeles Games, dies of heart attack - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Some undergraduates wore black armbands and the college flag flew at half-mast to “mourn” the end of male exclusivity. Cambridge marks women’s equality struggle – with a two-storey vulva 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z Authorities raised a giant Mexican flag to half-mast in Mexico City’s main square in commemoration of the 1968 massacre of student protesters by army troops. AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z In the week since his death, flags all over Orange County’s Little Saigon have flown at half-mast for the two-time presidential candidate. Vietnamese Americans hail McCain as 'our hero,' thanking him for his service to the refugee community 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Once the Queen had left for the funeral and the Royal Standard was taken down, the Union flag was flown at half-mast. A brief history of flag tributes and non-tributes 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z “It seems to me that it would be appropriate to keep the flag at half-mast until Senator McCain has been buried.” Trump turns McCain’s death into another political firestorm about Trump 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z In his home country, Ghana, president Nana Akufo-Addo said flags would fly at half-mast for a week in mourning to honour “one of our greatest compatriots”. Kofi Annan: tributes pour in for ‘an outstanding human being’ 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z He ordered Ghana’s national flag to be flown at half-mast across the country and in all of the country’s diplomatic missions from Monday for one week. Ghana mourns death of Annan, 'one of our greatest compatriots' 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z A large American flag flew at half-mast outside the town hall, and smaller American flags were put up lining the sidewalk. 42-year-old Utah father dies fighting California wildfire 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Kosovo on Friday started a three-day mourning with flags at half-mast for Demaci, who died a day earlier of natural causes. Kosovo’s last respects to Demaci, its human rights ‘Mandela’ 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z In his proclamation, Mr Trump ordered all flags at public buildings, military posts, naval vessels and embassies to be flown at half-mast until sunset on Tuesday. Trump lowers flags for killed journalists 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z Flags were flown at half-mast on Saturday as Cuba marked the first of two days of national mourning over the crash. Cuba plane company 'had safety worries' 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z Turkey lowered flags to half-mast to mark three days of mourning for the Palestinians killed in Gaza, while China called on Israel to exercise constraint. Palestinians bury dead after bloodiest Gaza day since 2014 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z “I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy.” Eric Reid charges NFL owners with collusion in grievance 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z The flags in Dieppe were flown at half-mast to honour her death. War heroine 'Angel of Dieppe' dies at 103 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The flags at the Town Hall - along with some of the city's other buildings - are set to fly at half-mast as a mark of respect. Tributes to 'inspiration' Ken Dodd 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z Flags were at half-mast on public and private buildings across Copenhagen, including the city’s famed downtown amusement park Tivoli. Prince Henrik, husband of Danish monarch, dies at age 83 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z All the force's flags will fly at half-mast for the next week as a mark of respect to PC Dixon. Reality TV police officer killed on duty 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Flags flew half-mast from state buildings and the Acropolis on Thursday as the government declared three days of national mourning. Greeks in mourning and disbelief after flood that killed at least 15 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z We might as well keep the flags at half-mast. Opinion | The Debate That Goes Nowhere 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z Capitol to be flown at half-mast Monday in memory of the victims. Nancy Pelosi, Gabrielle Giffords pressure Congress to take legislative action on gun violence 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z According to the Seattle Times, the Seahawks chose to stay inside during the anthem to do something as a team after considering kneeling as a group and holding a flag at half-mast. Will skipping the anthem completely become the NFL's new normal? 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z Most official buildings in London have the union flag at half-mast, except Buckingham Palace. Death of Diana: the week that rocked Britain 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Flags flew half-mast from state buildings and the Acropolis on Thursday as the government declared three days of national mourning. Greeks in mourning and disbelief after flood that killed at least 15 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the U.S. flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position. Snyder orders flags lowered to half-staff for Ehlers 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z When I got home to Moscow, Idaho, it was like the flag was at half-mast. The Legend of Reebok’s ‘Dan and Dave’ ad campaign, as told by Dan and Dave 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z In the bright heat of a Berlin summer morning, the flags above the Reichstag flew at half-mast. Toxic family feud as Germany mourns unifier Kohl - BBC News 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z A Daily Mail headline demands: “Let the flag fly at half-mast.” Death of Diana: the week that rocked Britain 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z She starts to pick at the pore strip, which ends up flapping at half-mast. ‘I created this character called Katy Perry. I didn’t want to be Katheryn Hudson. It was too scary’ 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z Flags will remain at half-mast on government buildings until Thursday evening, a statement released by the prime minister's office said. Manchester attack: National minute's silence to be held - BBC News 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Flags were at half-mast on Thursday morning and a moment of silence was held to honor the dead and injured. Suspect in London attack was previously investigated by MI5 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z Flags were at half-mast across Tamil Nadu and an official mourning period will continue across the state until next Monday. Thousands pay tribute to Jayalalithaa Jayaram in Chennai 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z The union flag will fly at half-mast during and after the funeral. Death of Diana: the week that rocked Britain 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Flags at the Capitol will be flying at half-mast from sunrise to sunset to honor Tsuji. The Latest: Colleagues remember Big Island Rep. Clift Tsuji 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z The following day protesters burned a flag on campus, and after flying another flag at half-mast for several days, the school on Nov. 18 removed it entirely, triggering protests by veterans groups. Massachusetts college that took down American flag raises it again 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z At the Spanish embassy in Havana, for example, the flag was hoisted at half-mast last Monday. We Cubans will restore civil liberties – without help from Donald Trump | Elaine Díaz 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z The election of Donald Trump as President led some students to lower an American flag that waved above the campus to half-mast, New York magazine reports. Veterans Protest Hampshire College's Decision Not to Fly the American Flag 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z As the Queen leaves for the abbey, the royal standard is removed from the flagpole and replaced with the union flag, which will fly at half-mast until midnight in a victory for the people. Death of Diana: the week that rocked Britain 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Flags are flying at half-mast on government buildings across the island, as many ordinary Cubans are feeling grief at the loss of someone who was a part of their lives for decades. Fidel Castro death: Cuba plunged into mourning for ex-leader - BBC News 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z The detailed image takes some unpicking: In front of a twilit White House, with the American flag at half-mast, all the past presidents of the US are gathered. The Forgotten Man: a fitting oil painting for Trump's America 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Additionally on Monday, the United States and Washington flags will be lowered to half-mast at the state’s agency facilities in Hill’s memory, according to the release. Memorial services for Sen. Andy Hill planned Friday, Monday 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Flags will be flown at half-mast across the city on Saturday as sign of respect for the 29-year-old driver. Brisbane bus driver dies after being set on fire by passenger - BBC News 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z Law offices and business communities in several other Pakistani cities also closed doors in solidarity while Pakistan’s flag was lowered at half-mast at government buildings and other official institutions. Pakistan city shuts down, mourns 61 killed at police academy 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Pakistan’s flag was lowered at half-mast at government buildings and other official institutions. Pakistan City Shuts Down, Mourns 61 Killed at Police Academy 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Flags are to fly at half-mast for the next 30 days and official mourning will last a year. Thai king death: Thousands queue to pay respects at palace - BBC News 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z Flags across the country are to fly at half-mast for the next 30 days, and official mourning will last a year. How Thais are mourning their king - BBC News 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z The cabinet declared Friday a government holiday, and flags are to fly at half-mast for the next 30 days. Thai king death: Thousands throng streets for funeral procession - BBC News 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Flags are to fly at half-mast for 30 days and people are asked to avoid "joyful events". What should tourists do in Thailand after King Bhumibol's death? - BBC News 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z The flags are to be flown at half-staff or half-mast on Sunday until sunset. Snyder orders flags lowered for fallen firefighters 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z A large flag in a courtyard of the facility was lowered to half-mast. St. Louis County officer killed in shooting; suspect wounded 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z As well as the closing ceremony tribute, flags will be lowered to half-mast at Iran's sitting volleyball gold-medal match from 16:00 BST, one of the final events of the Games. Rio Paralympics 2016: Closing ceremony tribute for Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The Iranian flag was lowered to half-mast in the Paralympic Village, and at the venue where Iran faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in a men's sitting volleyball final on Sunday. Iran President memorializes para-cyclist 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The Paralympic flag will also be flown at half-mast in the Paralympic Village and at the Riocentro venue, where Iran play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday in the sitting volleyball gold medal match. Investigation launched after Iranian Paralympics cyclist dies in crash 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Rio Games spokesman Mario Andrada said on Tuesday: "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and Brazilian flags will be kept at half-mast". Former FIFA president Havelange dies, aged 100 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Flags are also being flown at half-mast at civic buildings in West Sussex to mark the anniversary. Silence marks Shoreham air disaster first anniversary - BBC News 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z The French tricolor flew at half-mast by the 18th green on Friday as the British Open paid tribute to the victims of the Bastille Day attack in Nice. Tricolour at half-mast as Open pays tribute to Nice victims 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z The flag at Batley Town Hall is also flying at half-mast as a mark of respect. Jo Cox: Funeral takes place in Batley and Spen constituency - BBC News 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z The order directs the flags to remain at half-mast until sunset on Tuesday. South Dakota flags lowered in honor of slain Dallas officers 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z The Republican governor’s order directs the flags in Ohio to be flown at half-mast until Tuesday. Ohio governor lowers flags in honor of Dallas officers 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z Some held placards with the words "We are Orlando" while 49 rainbow flags were hung at half-mast to symbolize those killed in the attack. Cologne's gay pride parade pays tribute to Orlando victims 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Britain's Union Jack flag was flying at half-mast over the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, while in Birstall hundreds of people attended a vigil at a local church. Britain mourns murdered lawmaker; EU referendum in limbo 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in the city, for the first time in a decade, that symbol was felled to half-mast. Apple CEO: Orlando Shooting 'Unconscionable Act of Terrorism' 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Flags are hanging at half-mast at City Hall, which will be lighted in rainbow flag colors Sunday evening. San Francisco police increasing presence throughout city in wake of Orlando shootings 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z His funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, where flags were lowered to half-mast on Saturday morning, and flowers laid at the Muhammad Ali Center. 'The Greatest. Period': Barack Obama leads tributes to Muhammad Ali 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Flags are lowered to half-mast, while above cloud-written apologies are writ large across the sky: “SORRY”. ‘My relative was a mass murderer of Aborigines. Can I make amends?’ 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z He said Burundian flags will fly at half-mast for three days to mourn Bagaza. Official: Former Burundian President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza dies in Belgium 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z The government decreed two days of national mourning from Wednesday, when national flags will fly at half-mast. Cape Verde Official: Police nab suspect in slaying of 11 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Bells will toll 96 times at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Town Hall, while flags at civic buildings will be flown at half-mast. Hillsborough: Final Anfield memorial service to be held - BBC News 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Flags on Southern's campus flew at half-mast Sunday in their memory. Police and university officials say two 19-year-old women who were Southern University students were killed during a shootout outside a Baton Rouge apartment complex 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Flags on Southern’s campus flew at half-mast Sunday in their memory. 2 university students dead in Louisiana shooting 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Flags at the university were reportedly being flown at half-mast as a sign of respect towards the dead. Spain coach crash: seven Italians among 13 people killed 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Flags will be flying at half-mast all week. Burnden Park: Bolton Wanderers disaster tribute - BBC News 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z Warrington Council said the flag at the town hall will be flown at half-mast this week in memory of the band. Viola Beach: 'Lovable' lads remembered after deadly crash - BBC News 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z When the state of South Carolina lowered its American flag to half-mast alongside its continuously flying Confederate flag at the Statehouse, activist Bree Newsome climbed up and took the “rebel flag” down herself. Removing confederate monuments gets your Lamborghini burned to the ground 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Mali began three days of mourning on Tuesday and flags flew at half-mast across the country. Mali hotel attack: police show images of dead siege suspects 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z He said a three-day period of national mourning was due to begin Monday, with flags flying at half-mast. Mali Forces Hunting 'More Than 3' Suspects After Attack 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z He said a three-day period of national mourning was due to begin on Monday, with flags flying at half-mast. Mali hotel attack: security forces hunt more than three suspects 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Flags on many public buildings across the US are flying at half-mast as an expression of solidarity with France. Paris attacks: US states halt taking Syrian refugees - BBC News 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z The union flag has been lowered to half-mast over Downing Street with the French tricolore alongside as a “clear demonstration of our solidarity with the French”, No 10 said. Paris attacks: day after atrocity - as it happened 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z Sunderland flew the flags at their stadium and training base at half-mast. Former Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop dies after battle against cancer 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Flying at half-mast was a tattered Confederate flag. Searching for Signs of a Change in Charleston 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z The Russian flag was flying at half-mast over the country's embassy in Cairo on Sunday morning. Russian jet broke up in mid air, too early for conclusions, official says 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z As her family buried her on Monday afternoon, the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, declared three days of mourning and ordered flags be lowered to half-mast. Grief and anger as Palestinian teacher killed in arson attack is laid to rest 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z The union flag has been lowered to half-mast over Downing Street with the French tricolore alongside as a “clear demonstration of our solidarity with the French”, No 10 said. Paris attacks: day after atrocity - as it happened 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z The U.A.E. on Saturday called for three days of mourning, with flags flown at half-mast. Houthi Rebels Were Behind Attack That Killed 45 U.A.E. Soldiers in Yemen 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z Flags are flying at half-mast at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club in memory of Joy Beverley who was married to the club's legendary captain, Billy Wright. Joy Beverley: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC pays tribute - BBC News 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z Red Bull Racing, the team to emerge from the ashes of Jaguar, flew their flags at half-mast at their Milton Keynes headquarters in tribute to Wilson. Justin Wilson’s brother says IndyCar driver’s donated organs saved six lives 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z The Indian government declared a seven-day state mourning until Aug. 2 during which national flags across the country will be flown at half-mast, the Press Trust of India news agency reported. India Pays Tribute to 'People's President' APJ Abdul Kalam 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z The French government has released a video showing the French flag at half-mast over the Élysée Palace. Paris attacks: day after atrocity - as it happened 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z Obama ordered all U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast at the White House and other public buildings in honor of the four Marines and a Navy petty officer killed in Chattanooga. Tennessee suspect's family sees depression, shame behind rampage 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z Family members read moving eulogies and flags on Dutch government buildings around the country were flying at half-mast throughout the day. MH17 ceremony turns into flag-waving protest by pro-Russian separatists 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z A flag with "Nintendo" written in Japanese flies at half-mast outside the company headquarters in Kyoto today. Satoru Iwata was Nintendo 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Union flags flew at half-mast there and at royal residences across the UK. Britain falls silent in tribute to victims of Tunisia beach attack 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z North Lanarkshire Council has been flying flags at half-mast, and has opened several books of condolence for the victims. Fresh tributes paid to Scots victims of Sousse shooting - BBC News 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z Downing Street's flags will be flown at half-mast in memory of the British victims of the Tunisian beach attack. Tunisia attack: No 10 flags to be flown at half-mast - BBC News 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The morning after the massacre, on the order of Governor Nikki Haley, the federal and state flags atop the Capitol’s dome were lowered to half-mast. History Returns to Charleston 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z People left flowers and other tributes at the scene on Wednesday as flags on both sides of the Atlantic flew at half-mast. US balcony collapse: Mary McAleese anger at New York Times report - BBC News 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Flags will also be flown at half-mast around the South Dublin campus on Wednesday. Five Irish students killed in Berkeley balcony collapse mourned in Ireland 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Sabah's tourism minister declared Monday an official day of mourning and flags were flown at half-mast. Malaysia official blames nude tourists for deadly quake - BBC News 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Our correspondent says Flagstaff House, the president's office, is already decorated in the mourning colours of black and red and the flags are flying at half-mast. Ghana petrol station inferno salvage operation - BBC News 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Gov. Jack Dalrymple directed all state agencies to fly the U.S. and state flags at half-mast, a practice put in place across the country. Obama pays tribute to fallen service members at Arlington 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Bach said the Olympic flag at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne will be flown at half-mast in his honor for three days. Longtime IOC member Peter Tallberg of Finland dies at 77 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Flags are flying at half-mast across Ireland for the five Irish students who were killed in a balcony collapse in California, as it emerged that two of the dead were cousins. Five Irish students killed in Berkeley balcony collapse mourned in Ireland 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z The government said in a statement Monday that the days of mourning will be observed starting Tuesday and that during this time the national flag will fly at half-mast. Ethiopia: 3 days of mourning for Islamic State killings 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z Flags flew at half-mast at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Benaud's home as a first-class cricketer for New South Wales, and flowers were laid at his statue at the venue. Australia’s Richie Benaud, ‘Voice of Cricket,’ Dies at 84 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z All flags on New South Wales government buildings and establishments including the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be lowered to half-mast today. Australia offers state funeral for Richie Benaud 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z Easter ceremonies will be held to remember the 148 victims of the attack on Garissa University, and flags are expected to fly at half-mast. Kenya mourns victims of Garissa al-Shabab attack 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z A Confederate gunboat sailed with the American flag at half-mast while in sight of federal ships, only to hoist the Stars and Bars moments later. Grief, fear, glee: How Americans reacted to Lincoln’s killing, 150 years ago 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Flags were at half-mast across the city-state as Lee’s compatriots began observing a week of official mourning. The World Pays Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z When it got light outside, I could see from the terrace where I stood smoking that the flag outside the hospital hung at half-mast again. Karl Ove Knausgaard Travels Through America 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z The national flag flew at half-mast on official buildings across the capital on Monday, and thousands are expected to gather across the country on an evening of mourning. Denmark gunman 'not part of cell' 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z All flags at government offices and military installations are being flown at half-mast on Friday to honour those who died, Philippine media say. Philippine mourning for slain police 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Also featured in the exhibition is the Old Glory flag that flew at half-mast over Washington DC on the day his death was announced. Last photo of Churchill goes on show 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z The tricolore was at half-mast over the National Assembly; a “Paris est Charlie” banner draped the Arch of Triumph where the unknown soldier is entombed. Obama Wasn't There 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Local media reports said the flag at the city’s Grand Parade Square was flying at half-mast and many of those attending held up pens in support of press freedom. Thousands join rallies worldwide to honor Paris victims 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z Local media reports said the flag at the city's Grand Parade Square was flying at half-mast and many of those attending held up pens in support of press freedom. Thousands join rallies worldwide to honor Paris victims 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z In Washington, flags were flown at half-mast outside of the French Embassy. Obama: Can't allow 'senseless violence' to silence the world 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Earlier in the day, Abbott ordered flags across the country to be flown at half-mast. Tough Questions Asked Over Sydney Siege 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Government flags were at half-mast across Australia and at the SCG where floral tributes were placed outside the entrance to the ground. Hughes' mourned as Australia says to launch safety review 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z Flowers, cards, candles and poppies decorated the steps of the tomb, while Canadian flags, still positioned at half-mast, fluttered above. Ottawa shooting: Stephen Harper oversees resumption of guard duties 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z The government of the Caribbean nation said flags would be flown at half-mast. Designer Oscar de la Renta mourned 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z He instructed flags to fly at half-mast across Australia on Tuesday as a mark of respect. Tributes paid to ex-Australian PM 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z In some her eyes are at half-mast, long past closing time. Breaking the Silence: Fleetwood Mac is Back Intact The book will eventually be passed on to Alice’s family, while flags in the area were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. Alice Gross murder: police find body thought to be of suspect Arnis Zalkalns 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z A book of condolence opened at Belfast City Hall on Monday, where the union flag was flown at half-mast. Ian Paisley tributes as funeral held 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z The government asked the nation of 28 million people to observe a minute of silence and prayer, while flags nationwide were lowered to half-mast. MH17 bodies arrive in Malaysia 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z The government ordered flags to fly at half-mast until Reynolds’ state funeral Monday. AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EDT 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z National flags will be flying at half-mast across the country and a minute of silence will be observed. Malaysian MH17 bodies to arrive home 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Flags will also fly at half-mast across Australia to mark the day. Australia commemorates MH17 dead 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z The policy states the flag should fly at half-mast to mark the the funerals of first ministers and ex-first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Ian Paisley tributes as funeral held 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z Flags will be flown at half-mast at government buildings and schools, to mourn both the Kaohsiung blast victims as well as the 48 people who died in a plane crash last Wednesday. Taiwan probe after deadly gas blast 2014-08-02T04:00:00Z French flags were lowered to half-mast on Monday for three days in memory of the dead. AH5017 pilots 'asked to turn back' 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z French flags were lowered to half-mast on Monday for three days in memory of the dead, 54 of whom were French. AH5017 'black boxes' now in France 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Hollande ordered that flags on government buildings across France fly at half-mast for three days from Monday after the death of 118 people including 54 French nationals in the crash. Families mourn victims of Air Algerie crash in Mali 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z Their flags lined the airfield at half-mast on a cloudless day. Dutch mourn as first MH17 bodies arrive in Netherlands 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Their flag at the athletes’ village was raised only to half-mast on Tuesday. Bond, James Bond: Moore makes pre-Games appearance 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Flags flew at half-mast Friday as the nation tried to process the tragedy. Malaysia Airlines Ukraine Crash: Families Left in Limbo 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Flags were at half-mast in the Netherlands and Australia. Malaysia Airlines crash: Putin calls for Ukraine ceasefire 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Veterans marched along streets in cities and small towns throughout the state and flags flew at half-mast in many places. Indiana marks holiday with grief, summer spirit 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z Ukrainian flags flying outside had all been lowered to half-mast, in honor of those killed by police officers and snipers on Thursday. Archrival Is Freed as Ukraine Leader Flees 2014-02-23T07:59:36Z Winnipeg lowered flags at City Hall to half-mast this week to acknowledge the violence. Ukrainians in Canada send money, shed tears for Kiev 2014-02-20T22:22:21Z The flag at No 10 is being flown at half-mast in honour of the former leader, who Mr Cameron described as a "hero of our time". Parliament plans Mandela tribute 2013-12-06T12:18:27Z The flag above Downing Street is flying at half-mast as a mark of respect. Prince William in tribute to Mandela 2013-12-06T00:43:24Z The flag above Number 10 Downing Street is currently flying at half-mast as a mark of respect. Cameron leads UK tributes to Mandela 2013-12-05T22:39:46Z The flag above 10 Downing Street will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. Cameron in tribute to 'hero' Mandela 2013-12-05T22:18:28Z Elsewhere, flags are flying at half-mast on Scottish government buildings. Glasgow helicopter victim named 2013-12-01T02:16:45Z On Friday, the Vietnamese flag outside Hanoi's Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was lowered to half-mast to mark the start of the official mourning period. Vietnam state funeral for general 2013-10-12T03:50:07Z A day of mourning was observed on Friday, with flags flying at half-mast and a minute of silence held in all Italian schools. Italy migrant boat search may resume 2013-10-05T02:03:43Z Tuesday afternoon, the flag will still be at half-mast, and uncertainty will still dominate the area beyond the outfield walls. Navy Yard shooting a reminder to Nationals, Braves that baseball is ‘just a game’ 2013-09-16T22:51:00Z Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has ordered state flags to be flown at half-mast for 19 days to honour each firefighter lost. Arizona fire 'almost half contained' 2013-07-04T03:02:54Z Tributes were also paid to Simpson, nicknamed Bart, during a pre-race event where the Island Sailing Club's ensign was flown at half-mast. Simpson tribute in round-island race 2013-06-01T10:02:45Z Meanwhile, MSPs from all parties lined up to sign a book of condolence at the parliament, and the building's flags were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. MSPs to pay tribute to Brian Adam 2013-05-02T08:30:51Z In Liverpool, flowers with messages of sympathy were left at the recently unveiled Hillsborough Memorial on Old Haymarket and at the flag at the Town Hall was lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect. Hillsborough justice campaigner dies 2013-04-18T13:10:18Z The flags on the Capitol were lowered to half-mast. President Obama Offers Cautious Response to Boston Bomb Blasts 2013-04-16T05:05:21Z The Venezuela team requested a pre-game moment of silence for Chavez and asked that flags be flown at half-mast for their World Baseball Classic warm-up game against the Miami Marlins. MLB declines to fly World Baseball Classic flags at half-staff for Chavez 2013-03-06T16:24:28Z The Brazilian flag is flown at half-mast at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, as the nation observes three days of mourning. In pictures: Brazil fire victims buried 2013-01-28T14:47:47Z Flags over White House are flying at half-mast. In pictures: Connecticut school shooting 2012-12-15T00:13:18Z The flag at Liverpool Town Hall was lowered to half-mast as "a mark of respect" "She was an inspiration to thousands of women across Merseyside and Britain," he said. Hillsborough justice campaigner dies 2013-04-18T13:10:18Z American flags on Washington's Capitol Hill were lowered to half-mast and about 200 people held a candlelight vigil for the victims. Obama plea after school shooting 2012-12-15T05:49:47Z Over the White House, the flag flew at half-mast. Gun-Control Activists Make Subdued Call to Action 2012-12-15T05:05:26Z Obama ordered flags at federal buildings to be lowered to half-mast and he canceled an official trip to Maine scheduled for Wednesday. Tearful Obama calls for "meaningful action" after school shooting 2012-12-15T02:09:00Z Now at their busy headquarters in a wooded area, around an hour's drive from the Buitenboys club, flags droop at half-mast. Shock in the Netherlands after linesman's death 2012-12-06T17:13:43Z Flags flew at half-mast on all government buildings. Bangladesh blames sabotage for factory fire; country mourns dead 2012-11-27T08:35:49Z The cortege will be escorted, at walking pace, past the memorial garden in Carterton, where the Union flag will be hung at half-mast and members of the public are expected to gather. Body of Scots soldier flown home 2012-11-15T14:31:25Z Grieving Cambodians wore white shirts with black ribbons, and flags flew at half-mast after the news of his death. Body of ex-king back in Cambodia 2012-10-17T13:55:37Z Mourners wore black ribbons and flags flew at half-mast in Cambodia following his death in Beijing on Monday. Cambodia mourns ex-King Sihanouk 2012-10-16T07:45:08Z Both the Chinese and Hong Kong flags will be flown at half-mast and three minutes of silence will be observed in Hong Kong at midday. Hong Kong mourns collision dead 2012-10-04T03:03:10Z On the day Jobs died, employees numbly walked outside to watch an American flag lowered to half-mast—and then returned to work. Mapping a Path Out of Steve Job's Shadow 2012-10-03T10:00:21Z Flags at Sunderland's Stadium of Light will fly at half-mast later as a mark of respect to those who died at Hillsborough. Police cover-up 'known for years' 2012-09-15T13:53:35Z The cortege will be escorted at walking pace past the memorial garden in Carterton, where the union jack will be hung at half-mast. Soldier's body to be repatriated 2012-09-13T06:24:27Z A demonstration in Cairo on Tuesday saw protesters breach the US embassy and tear down the US flag, which was flying at half-mast to mark the 9/11 attacks. Obama vow after killing in Libya 2012-09-12T16:30:39Z Flags flew at half-mast to remember the dead, who included miners and police. Workers at South African mine trickle back to work after 44 killed 2012-08-20T13:47:18Z Surrey's flag is flying at half-mast at its Oval ground where England will play the West Indies later in a one-day match. Match decision over Maynard death 2012-06-19T07:18:12Z The engines were stopped, the remnants of the crew mustered aft, and the battle-scarred pieces of bunting lowered to half-mast. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z A sullen silence fell on those gloomy structures, the flags were raised half-mast, in token of mourning, and the prisoners assembled together and appointed a committee to report on the matter. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The shipping displayed its colors at half-mast, and much respect was shown by the people. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Flags were at half-mast, while white hearses bearing the bodies of children and black hearses with the bodies of others took their way to the various churches. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z The Ensign and Pendant at half-mast are the recognised signs of mourning. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z The flag over the Winter Palace which denotes Imperial presence was put at half-mast. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Toll, funeral bell Nail every flag half-mast; For though we fought the battle well, We're traitors at the last. Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z About five hundred paces away was the little hut called an observatory, and from its flag-staff drooped at half-mast the stars and stripes. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z Bells were tolled, and flags hung at half-mast. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z Flags on shipping and buildings in New York flew at half-mast, and the Mayor and Council recognised the event as a public grief. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z Our flag is half-mast, and all the windows shut in the drawing-rooms. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z Part of St. Paul's church was hung in black, and minute guns were fired for an hour and a half, and the flags on the Citadel and George's Island were half-mast during the day. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z The mottled terrier, with that sympathetic perception which dogs have of their masters’ moods, pointed one ear sharply and drooped the other, like a flag at half-mast, while he stared at the rude cairn. A Scout of To-day 2012-01-11T03:00:22.820Z The British ships lowered their flags to half-mast. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z Flags drooped half-mast from every winged messenger of the sea, from every church spire, and from every public building. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z All the shops are shut, blinds down in all the houses, flags at half-mast, and everyone in black. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z But when next day the gunboat again appeared she carried her flag "half-mast." In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Most units along the North Korean border are flying flags at half-mast, according to the defense ministry statement. N. Korea Recalls Troops to Base, South Tightens Cyber Security 2011-12-20T06:08:02Z All shops are closed, vehicular traffic is suspended, the ensigns hang at half-mast, the yards of ships are crossed in saltire; not a sound is heard. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z There they found everything silent, except that the 105bells were mournfully tolling, and the flag over the palace hanging half-mast high. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z The flag of the fort was half-mast high, as the funeral-party marched out to pay the last honours to their dead comrade. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z During the hours that the body of the sainted Thompson lay in state and was deposited in God's acre the flags were flying at half-mast, and every business place was closed. Alter Ego A Tale 2011-10-13T02:00:41.707Z All the public buildings were draped in mourning; all places of business were closed, and the flags everywhere were at half-mast. Thomas Hart Benton 2011-10-09T02:00:26.053Z It was a somber scene last night at the company’s Cupertino, Calif, headquarters, where flags were flying at half-mast and bagpipes highlighted a somber tone. Stocks Move Higher As World Mourns Steve Jobs 2011-10-06T14:31:31Z Flags flew at half-mast at Apple’s headquarters and the company published an honorarium on its website. Jobs, Who Built Most Valuable Technology Company, Dies at 56 2011-10-06T04:58:01Z Mourners flocked to Apple stores across the globe, flags flew at half-mast at Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California. Apple Fans From Cupertino to Singapore Mourn Passing of Jobs 2011-10-06T04:18:02Z Flags flew at half-mast and all celebrations and entertainment were canceled in Zanzibar as the government announced a three-day official mourning period from Sunday. Zanzibar ferry death toll could rise sharply: VP 2011-09-12T11:07:14Z He was dressed in a neat overcoat with defective buttons, a somewhat battered hat, and trousers hoisted at half-mast. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z Warwickshire are expected to fly flags at half-mast for the third Test against India which begins on Wednesday – the first England match at the ground since the development was completed. Neal Abberley, batting mentor of Ian Bell at Warwickshire, dies at 67 2011-08-08T19:39:08Z The new era of hostage politics When I arrived in Washington this past Sunday, just as the debt ceiling crisis was approaching its climax, all the flags surrounding the capital’s Union Station stood at half-mast. The new era of hostage politics 2011-08-05T18:18:00Z Then I ran it up to half-mast as a signal of distress, and having done so, went aft to the taffrail and waited for the other vessel to come up to us. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z The Cardiff church lowered its flag to half-mast after the killings, and opened a book of condolences. Cardiff Norwegian Church prayers 2011-07-26T07:07:56Z From Tromsoe in the far north of the rugged Nordic country with 4.9 million inhabitants to Oslo in the south, flags were flown at half-mast in remembrance of the victims. Norway Killing Suspect’s Postings Offer Clues to Personality 2011-07-23T22:22:01Z I arrived at work this morning and the first thing I did was put the flag at half-mast. Flowers at city Norwegian Church 2011-07-23T13:26:05Z The British ensign was lowered to half-mast on the pole of the big sledge and a Union Jack was carefully wrapped round the body. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z The Hamas authorities called for a day of mourning in Gaza on Monday and ordered flags at half-mast. Israel Disputes Syria?s Account of Sunday Border Clashes 2011-06-06T19:16:28Z US and Missouri flags will fly at half-mast over all government buildings in the state throughout the day. Joplin tornado death toll rises 2011-05-28T16:23:15Z The church bells were tolled, flags were hoisted at half-mast upon all public buildings, and the windows of business establishments and private residences were shaded. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z The church will open a condolence book, and its flag is at half-mast. Flowers at city Norwegian Church 2011-07-23T13:26:05Z At the death of Thompson, the flags of the Interior Department were lowered half-mast. The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt 2011-05-24T02:00:12.183Z Flags were at half-mast on many public buildings, and as the solemn procession passed slowly along, the remains were reverently saluted by the crowd. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II 2011-05-22T02:00:17.943Z Ireland's parliament suspended normal business so deputies could pay tribute to FitzGerald and the Irish tricolour flew at half-mast on all government buildings. Former Irish PM Garret FitzGerald dies at 85 2011-05-19T12:39:43Z Players are wearing black ribbons in Ballesteros’s memory, while a minute’s silence was held and flags are at half-mast. Spanish Golf Champion Seve Ballesteros Dies at Home, Age 54 2011-05-07T14:06:01Z Flags on the shipping, in the harbor, were at half-mast; and bells tolled from one to three o'clock. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z But at last he began to realize that for some strange reason it had not been drawn fully up to the top of the staff—that indeed it had been hoisted half-mast high. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z But the bunting was only half-way up when the halliards broke, and the flag remained at half-mast. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z A flag flying half-mast high is the universal symbol of mourning. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z It is worthy of note that the little blue flag at her stern was not at half-mast. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z Great barges pass my window every morning, with melons, cucumbers, and cauliflowers, piled up half-mast high. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z And then, as in a flash, his thoughts sped back to the time of his leaving Plymouth and the sight of the flag flying at half-mast on the towers of Modbury Manor. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Her most faithful admirer, Consul Jansen, turned up with a big bunch of flowers, and hoisted the flag in his garden at half-mast. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Flags at Charlotte Sports Park were lowered to half-mast and a moment of silence also was observed. Longoria, Rodriguez homer as Rays top Pirates 9-5 2011-02-26T23:04:08Z Mr Key also ordered that the country's flag be flown at half-mast on all public buildings until further notice to honour the victims. New Zealand earthquake toll rises 2011-02-22T23:56:08Z In Boston, where his death occurred, there were demonstrations of profound sorrow; the flag at Bunker Hill, as well as all the flags of the city, was hung at half-mast. Stories of Great Men 2011-02-21T03:00:07.643Z Flags flew at half-mast at Nasa centres across the country on Thursday. Nasa marks space shuttle disaster 2011-01-28T17:53:00Z Flags flew at half-mast at Nasa installations across the country. Nasa marks space shuttle disaster 2011-01-27T23:14:58Z The Guildhall's chimes will also be silenced during the event, and the flags outside the Civic Offices flown at half-mast. Memorial in honour of Blitz dead 2011-01-10T08:30:05Z The carnage, havoc, and dismay, caused by our fire, compelled them to haul down their colors, and hoist a white flag at their gaff, and half-mast another at the main. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The first thing is to find a flag an' set it half-mast, union-down. A Runaway Brig; or, An Accidental Cruise 2011-01-02T03:00:16.390Z At the city's famous pink presidential palace, the national flag flew at half-mast and thousands of supporters tied roses and messages to the railings, some reading "Thank you Nestor." Argentina's powerful ex-president Kirchner dies 2010-10-28T00:34:00Z Nobody knows this, but the night before the match I had the flag on top of the stand at Old Trafford pulled down to half-mast. Malcolm Allison: A man who lived life large to the last 2010-10-17T07:59:00Z The flags at the City of Manchester stadium were flying at half-mast today and a series of tributes are being planned to mark Allison's contribution to the most successful period in the club's history. Summerbee: Allison was the best coach 2010-10-15T18:15:00Z Flags across Germany were lowered to half-mast on government buildings. Merkel attends memorial for 21 Love Parade victims 2010-07-31T11:50:00Z The Pakistan flag was at half-mast on the first day to honour more than 150 people who died in an air crash in Islamabad. England end Salman Butt's honeymoon period as Pakistan captain 2010-07-30T16:51:00Z The passing of Yankees owner Steinbrenner was observed with United States, Canadian and California state flags all flying at half-mast above center field. National League wins first All-Star game in 14 years 2010-07-14T05:03:00Z I got a steeplejack to put a ladder up the side of the building and he pulled it down to half-mast. Malcolm Allison: A man who lived life large to the last 2010-10-17T07:59:00Z Flags flew at half-mast and somber Muscovites -- some sobbing, some crossing themselves -- laid flowers and lit candles at the stations hit by Monday's rush-hour blasts. Putin orders Moscow bombers "scraped from sewers" 2010-03-31T04:36:00Z May we not hope that the vessels in our harbor will unite in giving at least one outward testimony of their mourning for his loss, by raising their flags half-mast high to-morrow. Journal of Voyages Containing an Account of the Author's being Twice Captured by the English and Once by Gibbs the Pirate... Flags rarely flutter at half-mast for the poor. England end Salman Butt's honeymoon period as Pakistan captain 2010-07-30T16:51:00Z In Sunday school the desk was draped with mourning, and the flag at half-mast was also festooned with crape. Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl A little later my sister and I sat at the table, very happy, drawing ships with their flags half-mast high. Reveries over Childhood and Youth When the news reached Boston of the declaration of war, the shipping hung their flags at half-mast. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Bk Flags hung there at half-mast on declaration of war against Great Britain, 208. The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History As we neared the harbor, and even before the pilot came on board, we noticed that all the flags were at half-mast. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant In the gray-white of the dawn a signal was to be hoisted; the bunting was tied together at the middle and raised half-mast high. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 We must have heard or seen that the ships in the harbour had their flags at half-mast. Reveries over Childhood and Youth The flag on half-mast was the pursued sailer’s call for help. The Adventures of the U-202 An Actual Narrative The flags that were floating in triumph one moment were the next at half-mast. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles Then Lincoln’s death was honored by all flags half-mast and firing one-half-hour guns for twenty-four hours. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy Wherever his death is made known, the public business stops, and flags drop half-mast down. The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence The flags are at half-mast, and all the government offices and even places of business are closed. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital When the stamps made their first appearance, Boston tolled her church bells and put her flags at half-mast. The Little Book of the Flag An immense wave came rolling behind, and they had but barely time to clutch to the nearest hold, when it broke over them half-mast high, sweeping spars, bulwarks, cordage, all before it, in its course. My Schools and Schoolmasters or The Story of my Education. Flags are at half-mast on the governor-general’s palace, on shipping in the harbour, and in the city. The Boys of '98 "You look like we ought to put the flag at half-mast," I said. Wings of the Wind The magnitude of the disaster was almost national, he felt, and sadly, shyly, he said: "Will you have the flag at half-mast, Colonel?" The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country In raising a flag to half-mast or half-staff, it should be run to the top of the pole, and then lowered the width of the flag. The Little Book of the Flag As a mark of sympathy, which touched us deeply, their flags were hoisted at half-mast as soon as our sad intelligence became known. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' The flag of your courage may well be down half-mast! Another Sheaf An old sailor, at the theatre, said he supposed that dancing girls wore their dresses at half-mast as a mark of respect to departed modesty. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. The English ships in the Channel hung their flags at half-mast in sign of the grief of the English people. Harper's Young People, June 15, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly In New York, when the rumor spread that a ship laden with stamps was approaching, all the vessels in the harbor put their colors at half-mast. The Little Book of the Flag When the flag is flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning it should be hoisted to full staff at the conclusion of the funeral. How Girls Can Help Their Country The body was conveyed in his own boat, the barge, the other boats following in order with their colours half-mast, presenting a very imposing sight. The Surrender of Napoleon Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815 Many were the imprecations heaped upon the heads of the hard-hearted faculty, and one of the malcontents slipped up to the cupola without detection and put the college flag at half-mast. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron The Tomtit is hove to—our ensign is run up half-mast high—and we fire our double-barrelled gun fiercely for a pilot. Rambles Beyond Railways; or, Notes in Cornwall taken A-foot Half a dozen small vessels were riding at anchor, curtained round, half-mast high, with herring nets; and a fleet of herring-boats lay moored beside them a little nearer the shore. The Cruise of the Betsey or, A Summer Ramble Among the Fossiliferous Deposits of the Hebrides. With Rambles of a Geologist or, Ten Thousand Miles Over the Fossiliferous Deposits of Scotland In placing the flag at half-mast, it should first be hoisted to the top of the staff and then be lowered to position. How Girls Can Help Their Country The whiskers were now at a doubtful, half-mast angle. David and the Phoenix Meanwhile the brig’s ensign was hoisted half-mast high, and the men were ordered to “clean” themselves in readiness for the funeral—all work being knocked off for the remainder of the day. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure I had a conviction that something prompted that "half-mast" matter, and that if we could get just at that process in the child's mind, we should have something very valuable for all concerned. Child and Country A Book of the Younger Generation Her flag was half-mast high, and she was drifting down the stream, a helpless wreck. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" Preliminary to lowering from half-mast it should first be raised to top. How Girls Can Help Their Country Battles are not won with flags at half-mast. The Girl Wanted The flags on all public buildings, and on the ships in the harbor, were at half-mast. Peter Cooper The Riverside Biographical Series, Number 4 The flags that flew from a thousand gilt-tipped peaks in celebration of victory drooped to half-mast and hung weeping around their staffs. The Clansman An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan A ship is in mourning with her, ensign and pennant half-mast, her yards topped awry, or apeek, or alternately topped an-end. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The flag at half-mast is a sign of mourning. How Girls Can Help Their Country "Old Glory" on the court house had been at half-mast, the children had scattered flowers on a few flag-marked graves, while faltering voices of age read the Grand Army Ritual. The Transformation of Job A Tale of the High Sierras People lamented aloud in Kaskaskia and Cahokia streets, and the white flag of France slipped down to half-mast on Fort Chartres. Heroes of the Middle West The French Flags flew at half-mast from their steeples, and their bells tolled in grief. The Clansman An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Used half-mast down when a mast requires support; as belly-guy, above. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The ensigns of all the war-vessels in port, American and other, were at half-mast, as was the admiral's square blue flag at the mizzen, which is never lowered while he remains on duty on board. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life Services were general throughout that Dominion while every outpost of the Empire flew the Union Jack at half-mast and paid a tribute to the dead Sovereign's memory. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V On the 20th Captain Barry received from the Navy Department a General Order of President Adams that all vessels should be "put in mourning one week by wearing their colors at half-mast high." The Story of Commodore John Barry The flags that floated so gayly yesterday now were draped in black, and hung in silent folds at half-mast. Behind the Scenes or, Thirty years a slave, and Four Years in the White House The storm is raging; Virginia has hung her flag at half-mast as a signal of distress. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861 The city flags were at half-mast, minute guns were fired from 10 until 12 o'clock, and all the bells in the city were tolled. Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboro (North Carolina) expedition, December, 1862 Trousers, which had been wavering between nautical buttons and gallooned knees—or, in the vernacular of the period, a sail three sheets in the wind and a flag at half-mast—were the items sacrificed. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly From every flag-staff the "stars and stripes," shrouded in black, drooped at half-mast. The Flag Replaced on Sumter A Personal Narrative Boston had hung her flags at half-mast for the brave dead. A Little Girl in Old Boston Then he left it half-mast high, so as to show, in the way usual with seafaring people, that he required help and succour. Godfrey Morgan A Californian Mystery Just before reaching it they fell in with a large full-rigged ship, which, on sighting the schooner, ran up her flag half-mast high as a signal of distress. Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader The colours of the ship and boats were struck half-mast, and three volleys of musketry fired over the graves. A Voyage round the World A book for boys Tuesday morning, when about thirty miles south of Fortress Monroe, and while most of the passengers were at breakfast, a steamer was observed in the distance with her flag at half-mast. The Flag Replaced on Sumter A Personal Narrative One paw up, his tail as straight as he could get it, and the fly-paper at half-mast—everything pointing to sudden death. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 3, 1916 The English vessels in port had their flags half-mast. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century His eyelids seemed to have acquired a permanent half-mast, and beneath them the eyes were bleary and disinterested. Pagan Passions The carnage, havoc and dismay, caused by our fire, compelled them to haul down their colors, and to hoist a white flag at their gaff half-mast, and another at the main. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death The bells in Charleston, S. C., were tolled, and the flags on the ships in the harbor hung at half-mast. History of the United States, Volume 2 In Charleston, the flags were put at half-mast and the public hangman burned copies of the treaty in the open street. Union and Democracy The following morning the Grasshopper ensign flew half-mast. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century When it is to be displayed at half-mast only, it should be raised to the tip of the staff and then lowered halfway. The Etiquette of To-day While cruising near Cape Chidley, a schooner signalling with flag at half-mast attracted our attention. A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell I saw the Union flag at half-mast, floating over the interior department in sign of honor and mourning for the death of Jacob Thompson, whom we regarded as a defaulter and a conspirator. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. The British fleets put their flags at half-mast and Napoleon ordered crêpe put upon the banners of France. George Washington The anchor was dropped, sails furled and flag put half-mast, and the pilot was requested to go ashore and acquaint the owner with what had happened. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century On Memorial Day, May 30, the flag should be displayed at half-mast until twelve o'clock noon, and then raised to the top of the staff until sunset. The Etiquette of To-day The blinds at his windows were all decently drawn, while the Union Jack drooped at half-mast in the front garden. A Master Of Craft “I thought I saw his flag half-mast this mornin’, but was too fur off to make sure.” The Young Trawler At eight o’clock the colours and pennant were hoisted half-mast high. Peter Simple The flag on Ragnor's tower hung half-mast high Smote old and young with grief. Rowena & Harold A Romance in Rhyme of an Olden Time, of Hastyngs and Normanhurst He ran it up half-mast high as a signal of distress. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler Hoist the sail half-mast, and keep behind it. Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig The Land's great lamentations, The mighty mourning of cannon The myriad flags half-mast— The late remorse of the nations, Grief from Volga to Shannon! Our American Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday A Comprehensive View of Lincoln as Given in the Most Noteworthy Essays, Orations and Poems, in Fiction and in Lincoln's Own Writings The tunnel was an accomplished fact, while over the frail hoisting-works of the Silver King a tiny flag—a corner torn from Bep's handkerchief—fluttered at half-mast. The Madigans All of us, though, kept on the watch; they looking out for land, we for help in response to our signal flag half-mast high. The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea Our signal-book was at once produced, our answering pennant run half-mast up, and we then began to read off the following signal: “Have you sighted?—” The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron Fishing and other vessels return with a flag at half-mast to announce the loss or death of some of the men. The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference Nearly every business place in Boston was closed—in fact, Boston was in mourning; the military companies were out on solemn parade, flags were placed at half-mast, and minute-guns were fired. Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail We found an American ensign in a small flag-locker that was lashed near the wheel, and we sent it half-mast high, with the stars inverted. The Honour of the Flag But, beyond that, sir, I believe all sailors regard a flag hoisted in that way, ‘half-mast high,’ as it is termed, to be a signal of distress! The Ghost Ship A Mystery of the Sea It was a forest of flags at half-mast. The Eternal City He was buried in the sand at Le Sounds Cay with full honours—that is, a volley of guns and colours flown at half-mast. The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers Praise be to Him, the bright banner of the Covenant is flying higher every day, while the flag of perfidy hath been reversed, and hangeth at half-mast. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
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