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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance

Press Release: Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2025
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance
MADISON - Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #274ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Sept. 11, 2025, and declaring a state Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the nearly 3,000individuals who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.As Wisconsinites reflect and remember, Gov. Evers is encouragingfolks to participatein a day of service togive back totheir neighbors and local communities. Gov. Evers and members of the Evers Administration will be participatingin service events on Thurs., Sep. 11, 2025, as part of the state Day of Service and Remembrance.

 "Today, we take time toremember all those who lost their lives in the attacks on 9/11, their families, loved ones, and survivors, including the countless brave first responders, volunteers, and neighbors who ran towards dangerto help those in need, some of whom are still suffering from the health effects to this day," said Gov. Evers. "As we reflect on that fateful day and how our nation was forever changed, we are also called upon to remember the spirit of unity and service that guided usin the days following to come together and help support each other during a time of great need. I encourage Wisconsinites to join in honoring this solemn day through acts of kindness to their neighbors and acts service in our local communities. We will never forget."

A list of potential volunteer opportunities, including virtual options, can be found on the Volunteer Wisconsin website here. Wisconsinites can also participatein other ways, including by engaging with their neighborhoods and communities, performing acts of kindness, or taking the time to reflect on the significance of the day.

Executive Order #274will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thurs., Sept. 11, 2025, and is available here.
An online version of this release is available here.
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