LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Friday as 9/11 Remembrance Day in Michigan to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and to bring awareness to the hardships that their loved ones continue to face 19 years after the tragedy.
"On this day nineteen years ago, in the aftermath of one of the worst attacks in our nation’s history, Americans banded together and proved that love is stronger than hate,” Whitmer said. “This tragedy will always serve as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and compassion that Michiganders and all Americans possess. We are thankful for our first responders, firefighters, law enforcement, and military who showed true heroism and selfless courage in the wake of the attacks. We can remember the victims of 9/11 through acts of service toward each other and by fighting for a more inclusive and just society.”
She also ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Sept. 11 in remembrance of the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
All flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all public buildings are ordered to be flown at half-staff.
On Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 people died in the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia and on the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93.
“During those tragic moments, our nation came together as a united force to help our fellow Americans in their time of need. It showed us that we can, and will, overcome any tragedy,” she said.
Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations are encouraged to display their flags at half-staff on Friday.
Flags should be hoisted first to the peak for a moment, then lowered to the half-staff position.
Flags should be returned to full-staff on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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