Governor Raimondo orders flags at half-staff in recognition of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) – Governor Raimond0 has directed that United States and Rhode Island flags are to be flown at half-staff at all state agencies in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

This is in accordance with a presidential proclamation.

“Seventy-nine years ago, 2,400 Americans lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, devastating our nation and pulling us into world war. We grieve for those killed in the attack and the thousands more who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. On this somber day – this day that will forever live in infamy – let us recommit ourselves to supporting and caring for our veterans and their families, and to upholding the American ideals they fought to protect”, said Governor Raimondo.

The governor is also asking all Rhode Islanders to lower their flags as a mark of respect.

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