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Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
This year is the 84th anniversary of that infamous day in U.S. history. Flags fly at half-staff every year on Dec. 7 to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Honoring America’s Veterans is hosting a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day event at Wesley Bolin Plaza at 10:55 a.m. on Dec. 6.
While the last survivor from the USS Arizona passed away in 2024, there are an estimated 14 U.S. veterans who are survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack across the nation still sharing their stories of loss, heroism and determination.
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
- Holiday12/07/2025
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff last week in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags will stay at half staff until his interment, which is scheduled for Nov. 20. Flags will be raised on Nov. 21.
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.
- Other11/12/2025 to 11/20/2025
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags will stay at half staff until his interment; the date for interment has not been announced.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“Vice President Cheney was a dedicated public servant, serving our country under several presidential administrations beyond his two terms as vice president. He was a leader who respected political differences and was steadfast in his support of our nation’s founding principles. Our thoughts are with the Cheney family in this time of remembrance and memorial.”
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.
- Other11/04/2025 to 11/20/2025
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Firefighter EMT Glenn Collins, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash on his way to work on Oct. 3. Collins, 46, was a seven-year veteran of the department and is the third line of duty loss for the fire and medical district in the past several weeks. Flags should be lowered on Sunday, Oct. 12, in honor of his interment.
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“My deepest condolences go out to the Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District for another unimaginable loss in their community. We honor and remember Glenn Collins, and we will always appreciate his brave service to others. We mourn along with his family, his friends and our first-responders community.”
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.
- Other10/12/2025
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 26, in honor of Brenna Kulikowski and Saturday, Sept. 27, in honor of Damon Thompson. Both Timber Mesa Fire District firefighters lost their lives in a vehicle collision in the line of duty on Sept. 14 and will be laid to rest in the days ahead.
Brenna Kulikowski’s memorial will be held on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Show Low High School Auditorium. Her obituary can be read here: https://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/obituaries/brenna-kulikowski
Damon Thompson’s memorial will be held on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Show Low High School Auditorium. His obituary can be read here: https://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/obituaries/damon-thompson
Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:
“These two heroes are missed but will never be forgotten. They both embodied public service as firefighters who served the White Mountains region and the entire state selflessly. I send my deepest condolences to Brenna’s husband and daughter, to Damon’s fiancée and to both of their parents, siblings, extended families, communities and colleagues.”
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.
- Other09/26/2025 to 09/27/2025