They do this all the time in my neighborhood...one day the flag is at the top of the flagpole, the next day it is at the halfway point.
2007-04-21 14:09:35 · 6 answers · asked by Ms. Thang 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It is called flying at "Half Mast". It is done as a sign of mourning. The flag is supposed to be raised to full mast then lowered back to half. When taking it down you raise it to full again then bring it all the way down.
2007-04-21 14:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by stolen_watch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Respect.
2007-04-21 21:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flags are lowered to show respect to a person or persons who has earned this honor.
2007-04-21 21:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of respect
2007-04-21 21:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by nikki bling bling 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of mourning. Much like the UK black arm band.
2007-04-21 21:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The same reason people "pour out a little liquor" when one of their homies die.
2007-04-21 21:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋