Governor Jeff Landry orders flags to half-staff for J. Stanley “Skip” Bertman

Governor Jeff Landry orders the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana to be flown at half-staff to honor J. Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the longtime Louisiana State University baseball coach and athletics director. The order applies from sunrise on August 24 until sunset on August 25, 2026, over the State Capitol and all state buildings.

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Governor Jeff Landry issued Executive Order JML 26-082 to honor J. Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the legendary Louisiana State University baseball coach and athletics director, following his death on August 14, 2026.

The order directs that the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol and all state buildings.

The half-staff period begins at sunrise on August 24, 2026, and ends at sunset on August 25, 2026.

The order also urges all citizens of Louisiana to wear purple and gold during this period of mourning.

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Last reviewed August 27, 2026