SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 29, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has ordered the U.S. flags and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state office buildings from sunrise until noon on on Memorial Day in honor of the men and women who gave their lives in the service of our country.
Gov. Herbert issued the following statement:
On this Memorial Day Jeanette and I salute the women and men who have bravely worn the uniform of this great nation throughout its history, and revere with humility those who have given their lives in the defense of our freedoms. While these heroes may be gone from our physical presence, we cannot ever forget their outstanding valor and sacrifice. Their sacred memory must always remain with us, and our gratitude for them must always endure.
Utahns are encouraged to lower the flags until noon, and then raise them to full staff for the remainder of the day on Monday. Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to participate.
