Governor Wes Moore orders flags to half-staff for Fallen Heroes Day

Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 1, 2026, for Fallen Heroes Day. The observance honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the last year.

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Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff for Fallen Heroes Day.

The order applies from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 1, 2026. The source text states that the flag should be lowered during that time window.

Fallen Heroes Day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the last year.

The source does not narrow the order to specific counties, cities, or facilities, so the scope is statewide within Maryland.

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Maryland Secretary of State

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026