Contact: Scott Holste, (573) 751-0290
Channing Ansley, (573) 751-0290
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 9, 2014
U.S. flag, Missouri flag to be flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of those who died in terrorist attacks of Sept. 11
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In accordance with state law, the United States and Missouri flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff on Thursday (Sept. 11) to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
“This is a day of remembrance and unity across our nation, and the lowering of the flags is one of the many ways we can honor those who lost their lives on that terrible day 13 years ago,” Gov. Jay Nixon said.
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Scott Holste
Press Secretary for Missouri Governor Jay Nixon
573-751-0290
