Why Colorado Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Sergeant Devin A. Seibel.
When the Colorado 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 Colorado 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Ally Sullivan | [email protected] | (720) 668-1681 Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Sergeant Devin A. Seibel Flags at half staff from sunrise to sunset July 2nd, 2026 DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to half staff in honor of Sergeant Devin A. Seibel who died on May 31, 2026 at Erbil Airbase, Iraq in support of Operations Inherent Resolve. Sergeant Devin A. Seibel was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado. Flags are ordered to fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 2nd the day of Sergeant Seibel’s memorial. “Brave members of our military put their lives on the line every day. In Colorado, we are proud of our brave service members and no sacrifice goes unnoticed. My thoughts are with Sergeant Devin A. Seibel’s family and loved ones on the day of Sergeant Seibel’s memorial as we lower our flags across our state. May he rest in peace,” said Governor Polis.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Colorado Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Sergeant Devin A. Seibel order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins July 2, 2026 and ends July 2, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Colorado 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.