Anytime you see our flag flying at half-staff, it is because there is a veteran on our premises. The veteran’s name will be placed on the pedestal in front of the flag pole letting everyone know who the flag is flying half-staff in honor of, while thanking them for their service to our country.Anytime you see our flag flying at half-staff, it is because there is a veteran on our premises. The veteran’s name will be placed on the pedestal in front of the flag pole letting everyone know who the flag is flying half-staff in honor of, while thanking them for their service to our country.