Why Virginia Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Delegate Floyd H. Miles Sr.
When the Virginia 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 Virginia Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- 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
Virginia Office of Governor | P.O. Box 1475 | Richmond, VA 23218 US Unsubscribe | Constant Contact Data Notice Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of Delegate Floyd H. Miles Sr. RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement and flag order in memory and respect of Delegate Floyd H. Miles Sr. of Charles City County. “Floyd Miles Sr. was a lifelong, devoted public servant who dutifully served the people of Charles City County as a member of the Board of Supervisors and in our General Assembly. During his time in office, he championed improvements in agriculture, education, natural resources, and infrastructure. His more than 26 years of public service have left a lasting legacy of leadership, service, and dedication for which the Commonwealth is grateful.” Governor’s Flag Order In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of Delegate Floyd H. Miles Sr. I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and remain at half-staff until sunset. Ordered on this, the 14th Day of August, 2026. Sincerely, Abigail D. Spanberger Source: Email from: Press, Governor Spanberger on 2026-08-14T19:35:47.000Z
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Virginia Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Delegate Floyd H. Miles Sr. order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins August 15, 2026 and ends August 15, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Virginia 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.