Governor Whitmer orders flags to half-staff to honor 9/11 victims

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 11, to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.

“On Patriot Day, we remember those we lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11, honor those who serve, and recommit ourselves to standing up for what’s right. I encourage all Michiganders to come together in a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. local time and participate in local community service or charitable giving. This day reminds us tocome together andhonor our core values of freedom and opportunity. When we stand united, we are capable of greatness,”

Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations are also encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff in observance.

Flags should be returned to full staff on Friday, September 12.

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