Why Are Flags at Half-Staff on Thursday in Virginia?

Why are flags at half-staff in Virginia?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered all United States and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday. According to Gov. Youngkin's Office, all United States and Virginia flags are to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11, in memory and respect for the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as in honor of the heroes who gave their lives in rescue efforts. "I further encoura…

Why are flags at half-staff on Thursday in Virginia?

Governor Youngkin orders flags at half-staff in Virginia to honor victims and heroes of 9/11, encouraging reflection and service in communities.

Flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday - Fredericksburg Free Press

Governor orders U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on September 11 to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Governor’s Flag Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory and respect for the nearly 3,000 […]