Flags to be at Half Staff Honoring Former MT Congressman

• Montana State Governor Greg Gianforte has issued a proclamation for flags to be flown at half-staff on July 2, 2025
• The order comes after the passing of Montana's longest serving Congressman
• The former congressman's body will lie in state at the Capitol in Helena on July 2 and 3, 2025

Flags to be at Half Staff Honoring Former MT Congressman

As we approach the celebration of the honoring of the July 4th holiday across America and in Montana, you may notice something amiss for a few days regarding flags in the state.

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Flags will be at half-staff beginning July 2nd, 2025, in Montana to honor the memory, life and legacy left behind by Montana's longest serving congressman.

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Govenor Gianforte Makes Proclamation for Half-Staff Flags this Week in Montana

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Monday June 3rd that all flags across the state would be flown at half-staff to honor former Congressman Pat Williams who served nearly 20 years in Washington, DC.  Williams passed away on June 25, 2025.

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Flags will be at half-staff on Wednesday July 2, 2025, and until Thursday July 3rd, 2025, at sunset.  Williams will lie in state at the Montana State Capitol in Helena on July 2nd until 12pm on Wednesday July 3rd.

Celebrating with the American Flag This Holiday Weekend

If you are thinking about using the American Flag as a decoration for this weekend, remember that there are some rules when displaying the Stars and Stripes.

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It was just a couple of months ago that celeb Kid Rock was in trouble visiting the sitting US President!

You can find out more about flag etiquette by visiting our original story here.