Why Indiana Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Firefighter Harold Osborn.
When the Indiana 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 Indiana 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
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Seelyville Volunteer Firefighter Harold Osborn, who died on June 9, 2026. Osborn proudly served Vigo County and the community of Seelyville as a volunteer firefighter for 30 years, 16 of which he served as Chief. He also served as a reserve deputy for the Vigo County Sheriff's Department. Governor Braun has ordered flags to be lowered in Vigo County from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the day of Osborn's funeral. Governor Braun encourages all Hoosiers in Vigo County to help honor Harold Osborn by lowering flags to half-staff at their homes and businesses.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Indiana Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Firefighter Harold Osborn order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins June 13, 2026 and ends June 13, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Indiana 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 official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.