Governor Orders Flags Lowered on Patriot Day

Press Release

Governor Sean Parnell has ordered all flags (in accordance with Public Law 107-89) at public facilities be flown at half-staff throughout Alaska on Thursday, September 11, 2014, in observance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

"We join our fellow Americans to pause, reflect, and pledge to never forget the horrific events of September 11, 2001," Governor Parnell said. "Sandy and I ask all Alaskans to join us in remembering the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who lost their lives in the attacks, as well as the many dedicated and courageous first responders who risked and sacrificed their own lives to save others. We give our thanks to the emergency responders and military personnel who give of themselves every day so that we remain safe and free."

Flags will remain at half-staff on Thursday in honor and memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Flags will be raised to full-staff at sunset.

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