Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Vice President Dick Cheney

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November 4, 2025

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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Vice President Dick Cheney

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, in accordance with a federal law, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor and remember former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags should remain at half-staff until internment.

"Former Vice President Cheney was a dedicated public servant," said Governor Whitmer. "From interning in Congress to serving as the Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney spent his life working for the American people. He was also a loving father, grandfather, and husband. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him."

Dick Cheney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming. Cheney began his career in public service as an intern for Congressman William A. Steiger. Throughout his career, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was appointed as the Secretary of Defense to President George H. W. Bush. In July 2000, Cheney was selected as the running mate to Republican presidential nominee George W. Bush. He served as Vice President of the United States for eight years.

Former Vice President Cheney passed away at the age of 84 in his family home.

The State of Michigan remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.

To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day.

Flags should be returned to full staff after internment.

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