When the US flag is displayed on a short staff or on a floor-mounted staff where it cannot be lowered to half staff, the proper way to indicate mourning is by tying a black bow above a full-staffed US flag. This bow may be used with a flag or by itself.
Days on which the US flag should be displayed in mourning by Order of Congress:
•Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15.
•Memorial Day on the last Monday in May but only until noon.
•Patriots Day on September 11.
•Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7.
Days on which the US flag should be displayed in mourning by Order of Congress:
•Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15.
•Memorial Day on the last Monday in May but only until noon.
•Patriots Day on September 11.
•Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7.
