09/11/2026
How to Display the Flag at Half-Staff on September 11 to honor the victims of the 2001 attacks ๐บ๐ธ
To raise and lower correctly:
First, hoist the flag briskly to the top of the pole, then slowly lower it to the half-staff position.
End of day protocol: At sunset, raise the flag back to the top of the pole before lowering it completely for the day.
House-mounted poles: If your home flagpole cannot be lowered, you do not need to change its position, or you can attach a black ribbon to the top of the pole as a symbolic gesture.
Illumination: If you keep the flag flying after dark, ensure it is properly illuminated. ๐บ๐ธ
Alt text: American flag at half-staff at Square Links Golf Course, Frankfort Square Park District, 9/11/2026.