Why Indiana Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Legendary Coach Lou Holtz.
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
Indiana statewide as specified in the order
- 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
Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Notre Dame Football Coach Lou Holtz INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of legendary former Notre Dame Fighting Irish Coach Lou Holtz. Coach Holtz led the Fighting Irish for 11 seasons, including the 1988 National Championship team. "Coach Lou Holtz was a legend on and off the field, who cared deeply for the State of Indiana and lived a remarkable life grounded in faith, family, and giving back. He will be greatly missed." - Governor Mike Braun Governor Braun has ordered flags to be lowered statewide at all state facilities from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, Monday, March 16, 2026. Governor Braun encourages all Hoosiers to help honor Holtz by lowering flags to half-staff at their homes and businesses.
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Indiana Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Legendary Coach Lou Holtz order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins March 16, 2026 and ends March 16, 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 linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.