Governor Landry orders flags to half-staff for William Pershing "Billy" Butler

Flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana will be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol and all state buildings on Friday, October 16, 2026, in honor of Technician Fourth Grade William Pershing "Billy" Butler.

October 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM CDT — October 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Louisiana · jurisdictionOfficial source

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The order applies to the State Capitol and all state buildings. The flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 16, 2026, and the order states it remains in effect until sunset that day.

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Record updated October 29, 2026