Why Massachusetts Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Corporal Norman Ronald Levesque.
When the Massachusetts Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Massachusetts Half-Staff Order Applied
Massachusetts statewide as specified in the order
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Affected
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 14, 2026, the date of interment, in honor of Corporal Norman Ronald Levesque of Taunton, Massachusetts, who served in the United States Army, Battery C, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. The remains of Corporal Levesque, who was reported Missing in Action (MIA) in the vicinity of Pohang, South Korea, on August 11, 1950, will be laid to rest at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Taunton, Massachusetts. This gubernatorial order applies to: The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings All state military installations Thank you, Alex Powell Director of Administration, CFO Office of the Governor, MA [email protected] Source: Email from: Powell, Alex (GOV) on 2026-08-13T15:19:03.000Z
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Massachusetts Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Corporal Norman Ronald Levesque order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins August 14, 2026 and ends August 14, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Massachusetts half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.