Preserved order #17

In honor of Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes, who died in the line of duty

Timing and scope

Flags: US, US-NC · *

Solar timing uses Raleigh as the jurisdiction reference; local sunrise/sunset varies.

half staff

Oct 09, 2026 07:16 EDT → Oct 09, 2026 18:46 EDT

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Friday, October 9, in honor of Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes, who died in the line of duty Thursday while attending to a building fire near South Miami Boulevard.

Complete reviewed facts

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  "url": "https://www.doa.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/08/lowering-us-and-nc-flags-half-staff-honor-durham-firefighter-andrew-brokes"
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