Why are flags at half mast today in columbus, ohio

Why are flags at half mast today in columbus, ohio

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Posted: Oct 8, 2022 / 02:29 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 9, 2022 / 07:16 AM EDT

File Image (Photo By Getty Images)

File Image (Photo By Getty Images)

by: Daniel Griffin

Posted: Oct 8, 2022 / 02:29 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 9, 2022 / 07:16 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — On Sunday, flags across Ohio will be flying at half-staff in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

President Joe Biden has issued an order observing the day, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered all U.S. and Ohio flags on all public buildings and grounds throughout the state to be flown at half-staff.

The flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Sunday.

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Why are flags at half

In honor of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2022.

Why are the flags at half

Fly United States Flags at Half-Staff Sunday, October 9, 2022 Honoring National Fallen Firefighters Memorial ServiceIn accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

Why are flags flying at half

Symbolic Significance. Flying a flag at half-staff or half-mast is a sign for grief and mourning. It is flown following the death of certain government officials, in times of national distress, on various holidays that signify remembrance, and at any other time it is instructed by the president or government.

Why is the flag at half

Flags at half-staff Sunday, April 3, 2022 to honor USMC Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz.