Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Day

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on December 7, 2024, to honor the 83rd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, which resulted in significant American casualties. Similarly, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that flags will be lowered in remembrance of nearly 2,500 Americans who died during the attack, encouraging Michiganders to participate. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly also proclaimed a half-staff order for the same day, urging residents to reflect on the sacrifices of service members. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on a different occasion, honoring the late State Senator Kirk Schuring, with tributes recognizing his legacy and contributions to the state. These actions collectively emphasize the importance of remembrance and respect for those who served during World War II.