<P> Half - mast or half - staff refers to a flag flying below the summit on a pole . In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or , in some cases , a salute . Strictly speaking , flags are said to be half - mast if flown from ships and half - staff if on land , although not all regional variations of English use `` half - staff . '' </P>
<P> Half - mast or half - staff refers to a flag flying below the summit on a pole . In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or , in some cases , a salute . Strictly speaking , flags are said to be half - mast if flown from ships and half - staff if on land , although not all regional variations of English use `` half - staff . '' </P>
when do you fly the flag half mast
when do you fly the flag half mast
as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or , in some cases , a salute
as a symbol of respect , mourning , distress , or , in some cases , a salute