United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities are flying at half-staff in N.C. today, Wednesday, Sept. 11, after nearly two days of half-staff flags Sept. 9 and 10 that honored the life of civil rights leader and member of the N.C. House of Representatives Kelly Alexander Jr.
Here’s what to know about the latest half-staff flag order from Gov. Roy Cooper.
Why are the flags at half-staff in North Carolina?
Cooper ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Sept. 11 to honor in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, according to a news release. Gone but never forgotten, this day honors the victims of the terrorist attack, their families and the heroic sacrifices of first responders.
“Today, we remember the innocent Americans and brave first responders whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001,” Cooper said in the news release. “As we reflect on the profound impact this tragedy had on our nation, we mourn the loss of life and honor the bravery of first responders who rush toward danger when tragedy strikes.”
How long will flags be at half-staff?
U.S. and N.C. flags will be lowered from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Why do flags fly at half-staff?
Usa.gov states that the American flag flies at half-staff when the country or a state is in mourning. The president, a state governor or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff.
An American flag flying at half-staff generally indicates one of these three things:
The death of a government official, military member or emergency first responder.
A national tragedy.
Memorial Day and other national days of remembrance.
Where will flags be flown at half-staff?
Cooper ordered all state facilities in N.C. to fly flags at half-staff.
While only state facilities are ordered to lower flags, the news release encouraged individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions to join in by flying flags at half-staff until sunset on Sept. 11.
Is it half-mast or half-staff?
Previous reporting from Memphis Commercial Appeal explained that flags are flown at half-mast on ships and at naval stations ashore and at half-staff elsewhere.
Todd Runkle, Carolinas Connect editor, contributed.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected].
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