Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Alaska Statutes Title 44. State Government § 44.09.097. Honor and Remember Flag

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Honor and Remember Flag is designated as an official symbol of the state for the purpose of recognizing and honoring members of the armed forces of the United States who have died in the line of duty and their families.

(b) The design of the Honor and Remember Flag is a red field signifying the blood spilled by brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for freedom, a blue star symbolizing active service in military conflict, a white border representing the purity of sacrifice, a gold star signifying the ultimate sacrifice of a warrior in active service who is not returning home and reflecting the value of a life given, a folded flag element signifying the final tribute to a fallen member of the armed forces and highlighting a family's sacrifice, and a flame signifying the eternal spirit of the departed.

(c) The Honor and Remember Flag may be displayed at the locations listed in (d) of this section on any day, including

(1) the third Saturday in May, known as Armed Forces Day;

(2) the last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day;

<Text of section effective on occurrence of contingency; for contingency, see Historical Note>

(3) the Friday immediately preceding Memorial Day, known as Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day;

(4) the 14th of June, known as Flag Day;

(5) the fourth of July, known as Independence Day;

(6) the third Friday in September, known as National POW/MIA Recognition Day;

(7) the last Sunday in September, known as Gold Star Mother's Day; and

(8) the 11th of November, known as Veterans Day.

(d) The Honor and Remember Flag may be displayed at the following locations on the days listed under (c) of this section:

(1) the state capitol;

(2) a court facility; in this paragraph, “court facility” has the meaning given in AS 22.05.025(b);

(3) the main municipal office location of each municipality;

(4) memorials to Alaska veterans constructed under AS 44.35.030; and

(5) Alaska veterans' cemeteries established and maintained under AS 44.35.035.

(e) An employee of the state or a municipality may not be required to report to work solely for the purpose of displaying the Honor and Remember Flag.

(f) The commissioner of administration may adopt regulations to implement this section.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 44. State Government § 44.09.097. Honor and Remember Flag - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-44-state-government/ak-st-sect-44-09-097/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard