Preserved order #20

Memorial service for Sen. Jon Kyl

Timing and scope

Flags: US-AZ, US · *

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

half staff

Oct 24, 2026 06:40 MST → Oct 24, 2026 17:43 MST

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Oct. 24 in honor of the memorial service of Sen. Jon Kyl, who passed away on Sept. 17 at age 84.

Complete reviewed facts

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