Members of the public in the affected states are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at homes and businesses.

Private citizens are encouraged, but not required, to lower their personal flags in accordance with state proclamations.

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The coordinated gestures reflect a broader American tradition of paying tribute during moments of significant loss.

Flags are flying at half-staff across five U.S. states this weekend. These gestures of remembrance and mourning honor victims of tragedy, public servants, and military personnel in ceremonies observed ...