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December 6, 2021

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of Sen. Bob Dole life and legacy

SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 6, 2021) — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life and legacy of Sen. Bob Dole. Flags should be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Thursday, Dec.
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October 18, 2021

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of Gen. Colin Powell’s life and legacy

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 18, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the life and legacy of Gen. Colin Powell. Flags should be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Friday, Oct.
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October 15, 2021

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 15, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in honor of the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service being held in Washington, D.C., and to pay respect to law enforcement officers who
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October 1, 2021

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of the 40th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 1, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities in recognition of the 40th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, to honor firefighters who
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September 23, 2021

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in honor of the life and service of Staff Sgt. Hoover

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 23, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah on all state facilities to honor the life and service of Utah Marine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover. Hoover will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
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September 10, 2021

Gov. Cox order flags at half-staff in recognition of the 20th anniversary of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 10, 2021) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown half-staff at all state facilities from midnight on Sept. 10, 2021 to midnight on Sept. 11, 2021 in recognition of the 20th anniversary of Patriot Day and National Day