LA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Skip Bertman
August 24, 2026 – August 25, 2026
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry ordered the United States and Louisiana State flags to fly at half-staff on August 24-25, 2026 in honor of legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, who passed away on August 14, 2026 at age 88. Bertman transformed LSU's baseball program into a national powerhouse, winning five national championships during his tenure as head coach from 1984-2001. He was also recognized as one of the greatest college baseball coaches of all time.
Flag protocol
Flags fly at half-staff on Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at all Louisiana state buildings and the Louisiana State Capitol in honor of Skip Bertman.
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