Governor orders flags to half-staff to honor those lost in 2001 terrorist attacks

FRANKFORT, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear will join Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and leadership of the Louisville Fire Department for a memorial ceremony at the Louisville Fire Headquarters at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, to recognize the sacrifices of first responders that day and to express thanks for those serving today.

“Twenty-three years ago, Americans entered a new world – one profoundly changed by a heinous, cowardly attack on our own soil – but the terrorists’ overall goal of dividing this nation failed miserably,” said Gov. Beshear. “Americans did not fold but instead came together to confront the threat and to rebuild together.”

In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, the Governor has directed flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in commemoration of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance and in honor of those lost in the 9/11 attacks.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.