The Office of the Governor of the State of West Virginia

05/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/25/2024 12:46

Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day

CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day - Monday, May 27, 2024 - to honor the memory of the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America.

Click here to view the proclamation on Gov. Justice's website
The Governor's order also requests that all citizens display any United States and West Virginia flags at their homes at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day.

Additionally, the Governor's order asks all West Virginians to unite in prayer for permanent peace at 11:00 a.m. and observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m.
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