We stand for the flag not to please ourselves, but to honor the 1.2 million American men and women who died for our freedom because of war. When the national anthem plays or the flag passes by ...

We stand for the flag not to please ourselves, but to honor the 1.2 million American men and women who died for our freedom because of war. When the national anthem plays or the flag passes by ...

according to the Arizona Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Individuals, businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff.