Half-Staff American flag catches on branches

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By Cheryl Rings

Q: I have a 25 foot flag pole.  It is difficult to fly at half mast.  The flag tangles in bushes and porch.  What can I do?  I was told, there is a black banner I can fly bellow the US Flag to indicate mourning , is this true?  If so where do I purchase one?  THANKS

A: The black ribbon is typically used for a flagpole that is mounted to the side of the building but I don’t see why it wouldn’t be alright to use it the way you’re talking about. The mourning ribbon is based on the size of your flag and would attach with the top of the flag to the same clip as your flag.

The other options you’ve got are:

  1. Leave your American Flag at full staff (the lowering is only mandatory for government buildings)
  2. Trim your branches or anything that touches the flag
  3. Fly a smaller American Flag on these occasions that doesn’t touch anything when at half staff

 

 

If you have any flag or flagpole related questions, please contact Gettysburg Flag Works and we will do our best to get your accurate answers.  Have a banner day!

As Marketing Manager, Maria handles all things marketing & advertising for Gettysburg Flag Works. Before joining GFW, Maria worked in a variety of marketing roles from category management to sales and marketing research. Maria holds a Masters in Business Administration from SUNY Albany and an undergraduate in Business with a concentration in Marketing from LeMoyne College. Outside of work, Maria enjoys time with her two boys Quinn & Declan, Saratoga race track with her husband Brian, and taking excursions with her friends & family.

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