Why are some flags at half staff?

[adrian]

The only event I can remember that required that, was the late Ronald Reagan's passing.

How long does this last? Everytime I pass by the kalihi transit center, their flags are at half staff.

[Glen Miyashiro]

For dead presidents, thirty days of half-masted flags. Reagan died June 5, so they should be heading back up the poles by Monday or so.

[Linkmeister]

Maybe it ought to be extended for Marlon Brando. Far better actor than Reagan ever was. ;)

[Albert]

"Maybe it ought to be extended for Marlon Brando. Far better actor than Reagan ever was."

Ain't it the truth!

[adrian]

For dead presidents, thirty days of half-masted flags. Reagan died June 5, so they should be heading back up the poles by Monday or so.
So they had it at half staff for a month?

[mel]

The flags will start flying at full staff starting on July 4. President Bush cut the mourning period for President Reagan by 1 day. Reagan died on June 5.

[Mocha]

Did we ever find out the answer to the third flag question that is at the governors home? I noticed at one federal place (near Fort Ruger park) they don't ever take down the flags. I thought the flags were to be taken down at around sunset?

[admin]

Did we ever find out the answer to the third flag question that is at the governors home?That thread is here (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showthread.php?t=1340), with a description of the flag from a state web page.