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Governor Maura Healey orders flags to half-staff for Private Joseph A. Gala

Flags are ordered lowered at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the date of interment, in honor of Private Joseph A. Gala of Lynn, Massachusetts.

November 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM EST — November 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM EST Massachusetts · jurisdictionOfficial source

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The order covers the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag at all state buildings. It remains in effect from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the date of interment.

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