Alaska State Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, September 17th in honor of former Alaska Senator Bill Ray. Ray served in the US Navy from 1942-1945. He was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1964 where he served for six years. Ray was then elected to the Alaska Senate and served until 1986.
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American Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, September 11th throughout the United States in recognition of Patriot Day and all those who lost their lives on the September 11th attacks twelve years ago.
From the Office of the President:
Twelve years ago this month, nearly three thousand innocent men, women, and children lost their lives in attacks meant to terrorize our Nation. They had been going about their day, harming no one, when sudden violence struck. We will never undo the pain and injustice borne that terrible morning, nor will we ever forget those we lost.
On September 11, 2001, amid shattered glass, twisted steel, and clouds of dust, the spirit of America shone through. We remember the sacrifice of strangers and first responders who rushed into darkness to carry others from danger. We remember the unbreakable bonds of unity we felt in the long days that followed — how we held each other, how we came to our neighbors’ aid, how we prayed for one another. We recall how Americans of every station joined together to support the survivors in their hour of need and to heal our Nation in the years that followed.
Today, we can honor those we lost by building a Nation worthy of their memories. Let us also live up to the selfless example of the heroes who gave of themselves in the face of such great evil. As we mark the anniversary of September 11, I invite all Americans to observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance by uniting in the same extraordinary way we came together after the attacks. Like the Americans who chose compassion when confronted with cruelty, we can show our love for one another by devoting our time and talents to those in need. I encourage all Americans to visit www.Serve.gov, or www.Servir.gov for Spanish speakers, to find ways to get involved in their communities.
As we serve and remember, we reaffirm our ties to one another. On September 11, 2001, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family. May the same be said of us today, and always.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2013, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
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American Flags and Missouri Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, September 9th in the State of Missouri in honor of Assistant Fire Chief Joe Darr. Chillicothe Fire Department Asst. Chief Darr died on September 4 while serving in the line of duty. He had served 34 years with the fire department and was a member of the Haz-Mat team.
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American Flags and New York Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, September 10th in the State of New York in honor of USAF Staff Sgt. Todd Lobraico Jr. Staff Sgt. Lobraico was a member of the New York Air National Guard and was serving in Afghanistan when he died as a result of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was a member of the 105th Security Forces Squadron, which is an element of the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base at Newburgh, NY.
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Pennsylvania Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, September 6th through the day of interment (details still pending) in honor of Rep. Dick Hess. Rep. Hess served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 1987. He served as part of the House Commerce Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, the House Rules Committee and Republican Policy Committee during his time of public service.
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American Flags and Connecticut Flags to fly at half-staff September 6th through day of interment (details still pending) in honor of USAF Staff Sgt. Todd Lobraico. Staff Sgt. Lobraico died as a result of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire in Afghanistan. Lobraico was a member of the New York Air National Guard and was assigned to the 105th Security Forces Squadron at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, NY.
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West Virginia Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, September 9th at the Capitol Complex and in Fayette County in honor of former WV Delegate Thomas Myles.
According to the office of the governor:
Myles was appointed to serve in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a representative of Fayette County in 1955. He was elected to that position in 1956 and was continuously elected to serve as a representative of Fayette County through 1972. Thomas Myles then served as House Majority Leader in the 53rd, 54th, 58th, 60th and 61st State Legislatures. During his time in the House he also served as a member of the committees on Banking and Insurance, Judiciary, Rules, Joint Committee on Government and Finance, and Joint Rules.
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American Flags and Kansas Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, September 6th through the day of interment (still pending) in the State of Kansas in honor of Rep. Ed Bideau.
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UPDATE: Flags are to be raised to full staff Thursday, September 12th.
American Flags and Utah Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, September 6th in the State of Utah in honor of Draper Police Sgt. Derek Johnson. Sgt. Johnson lost his life in the line of duty.
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American Flags and Missouri Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday, September 5th in the State of Missouri in honor of US Army Private First Class Jonathon Hostetter. Pfc Hostetter died while serving his country in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
American Flags and Missouri Flags in Sullivan County are to fly at half-staff Friday, September 6th through Wednesday, September 11th in honor of Pfc Hostetter.
Private First Class Hostetter was assigned to the 40th Engineer Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat Action Badge, Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert), and the Overseas Service Bar.
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