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Friday Flags: Respect for a Lost US Senator

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Friday Flags: Respect for a Lost US Senator

Across our country, respect is being shown for US Sen. Lindsey Graham, (R-SC) who passed this week, shortly after turning 71.

A long time representative for South Carolina, he often championed legislation that would benefit the country.

As a member of an elite group, 100 US Senators, he deserves the respect, not only of his constituents, but also the rest of the country.  Flags have been requested (ordered) to be flown at half-mast until Saturday

On Wednesday, as I was passing in front of the clubhouse during league play, I took the opportunity with the flag breezing to take this photo.

Of note, the haze that engulfed our area caused by the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota that are moving across the country and making the air tough to breathe.

 

Friday Flags: Respect for a Lost US Senator

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 good Friday morning, Ed... just so very sad that our flags needed to be lowered. Beautiful photo.

Jul 17, 2026 04:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Very nice sign of respect for Lindsey Graham - and I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with the smoke!

Jul 17, 2026 04:50 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

It is a somber reminder to see the flags at half-mast, Ed. Your photo is a beautiful and respectful tribute, and I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with such poor air quality from the wildfires. Thank you for consistently sharing these poignant community moments with us here on ActiveRain.

Jul 17, 2026 05:05 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Ed. Lindsey was a true public service. A long career and a low net worth means he gave his all for the benefit of the people, not himself. We need more of him. And we need less of the smoke from the Canadian fires. It was bad here in the Chicago area yesterday. Enjoy your day.

Jul 17, 2026 05:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I like that the president requested flags to be at half-mast to honor his life.  I haven't seen much of it in my area, but I haven't really looked for it.  I will keep an eye out today.

Jul 17, 2026 06:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a smoky morning in Maryland and a Code Purple air quality alert but the flags are flying in our community. Have a great day.

Jul 17, 2026 07:18 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Very sad, but very nice that you show a tribute to him with this flag photo! By the way, the smoke here is bad also.

Jul 17, 2026 08:06 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Ed we have seen many flags flying high mask in honor of the passing of Lindsey Graham. He was an honorable man who worked hard for our country.

Jul 17, 2026 10:17 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Ed, that was really sad losing Senator Graham, and did see that on the news.

Jul 17, 2026 12:02 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Ed and I have my flag at half mast since Sunday.  I am not sure when it is proper to put it back up.  Do you know?

 

Jul 17, 2026 01:01 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Brian:

I've seen plenty of flags in my area at half mast...a solemn reminder of the recent and untimely death of Senator Graham.

Sorry that you are dealing with the smokey haze...the air quality sounds pretty nasty over quite a large area.

Jeff

Jul 17, 2026 01:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good evening Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 ,

Wow..you are dealing with the smoke from Canada ..quite the haze. Your photo of the flag at half mast is a solemn reminder of the recent and untimely death of Senator Graham.

Jul 17, 2026 03:11 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed I have been surprised to see many flags not at half mast.

Jul 17, 2026 04:57 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

HI Ed- Thank you for your flag photo. It's sad to see such a devoted man of service leave us far too soon. 

Jul 17, 2026 06:38 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Even tho I often disagreed witb Senator Graham's position, I admire him for not taking financial advantage of his position.

Graham had an estimated net worth of roughly $1.4 million at the time of his passing in July 2026. Despite serving in Congress for over 30 years, his wealth ranked 294th among the 535 voting members, with the majority of his assets held in mutual funds, government bonds, and real estate

Jul 21, 2026 07:26 AM
Gary & Melynda Wolter, Since 2001, 480-269-1164
ProSmart Realty - Mesa, AZ
Reliable, Premier Personal Service since 2001

Flags being lowered is definitely the right thing to do with respect to a Senator passing. Are there times when its lowered too easily? Seems like it lowered more than its up sometimes. 

Jul 24, 2026 10:22 AM
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