Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Monday for Memorial Day

Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge and Stamford Transportation Center Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue This Weekend

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day to honor and mourn all military personnel who have died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces.

As is customary and unique for this holiday, flags are lowered in the morning and then raised to full-staff promptly at noon, where they remain for the remainder of the day.

Governor Lamont also announced that both the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge, which carries I-95 across the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, and the parking structure at the Stamford Transportation Center will be illuminated in red, white, and blue lights each night this holiday weekend, beginning on the evening of Friday, May 22, and continuing through the evening of Monday, May 25. Both structures operate under the management of the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

"On Memorial Day, we mourn and pay tribute to the heroes of the U.S. military whose lives were taken in the line of duty, and we keep in our hearts and prayers their spouses and families for the many sacrifices they have made over the course of their loved ones' service on behalf of our nation," Governor Lamont said. "This year's observance is particularly solemn as we continue praying for the safe return of all the service members who are currently deployed in support of operations overseas, including those from Connecticut. Our nation's service members put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms and liberties that make this country the greatest in the world, and we honor and pay tribute to each of them, especially our fallen heroes."

"The heroic women and men of our U.S. military demonstrate an endless commitment to our country. It is because of their duty, resilience, and bravery that we may all live free," Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. "Memorial Day weekend offers us the opportunity to recognize their service and honor the ultimate sacrifice that so many have made when they answer the call. This weekend is so much more than an extra day off. I hope that residents will take a moment to pay tribute to our heroes and their families."

In accordance with the governor's directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, and any other private entities and government subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for this same duration of time. Since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered.

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