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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  This would effect local government buildings as well as schools and libraries

Friday, December 09, 2011  Flags are to wave at half staff Tuesday in honor of U.S. Representative Howard Wolpe, who died at 71-years-old of a heart attack in his home on October 25, 2011.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Cpl. VanDreumel of Standale died August 14th in Afghanistan while attempting to recover a vehicle.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder ordered United States flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Detroit Police Officer Charles Armour on Friday, June 17.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder will order United States flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Spc. Robert L. Voakes Jr. on Monday, June 20. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Tuesday, June 21.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff Thursday in honor of a 23-year-old Army private from Plainwell killed in Afghanistan's Kunar province.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff statewide for a Marine from southwestern Michigan who died while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for a Marine from northern lower Michigan who died in Afghanistan.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered U.S. flags statewide lowered in honor of Army Pfc. Bradley D. Rappuhn of Grand Ledge, who was killed in Afghanistan.

Monday, May 31, 2010  Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered that U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff and half-mast for the morning on Memorial Day.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  The body of a 23-year-old west Michigan soldier killed in Afghanistan is being returned home.